State Patrol in Iowa Needs Troopers Amid Traffic Surge
The Gazette editorial urges robust Iowa State Patrol support during a spike in interstate crashes from Aug 9 to 15, noting troopers' role in accidents, traffic direction and emergency aid. It cites budget pressures, a decline from 455 in 2000, and reliance on 22 counties with high incidents while stressing funding.
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Curt Henderson
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John LeClerc
Ray Zirkelbach
Maquoketa
Hopkinton
Lake Delhi
Expiring tax credits threaten middle class, Grassley stance
Deborah Thornton argues expiring tax credits would raise taxes for families with children and harm the economy. She praises Chuck Grassley for expanding credits and criticizes Barack Obama, Dave Loebsack, and Roxanne Conlin, urging continued support for Grassley.
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Iowa
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Roxanne Conlin
Conlin
Deborah Thornton
Iowa City
House Should Pass Child Nutrition Bill For Schools
The House is urged to quickly pass its child nutrition bill and keep provisions from the Senate bill. The piece notes hunger hurts learning and highlights Cedar Rapids and Iowa City high free meal eligibility. It praises Rep. Dave Loebsack for adding direct Medicaid/CHIP certification and obesity measures.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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Dave Loebsack
Iowa
House
Congress
University of Iowa cracks down on tailgating and public drinking
In a crackdown aimed at restoring order before Hawkeye games, Iowa shifts to enforce existing rules against public drinking and drunken driving. Officials urge fans to think before they drink and before nature calls, with warnings for season-ticket holders and penalties for selling tickets to drunks.
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Hawkeyes
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