Iowa Lottery urged to adopt mobile draw tickets with safeguards
The Gazette editorial favors adding mobile drawing ticket purchases for the Iowa Lottery while stressing safeguards and keeping state control. It notes funds support education and the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund, warns against expanding gambling harms, and suggests limits, minor access restrictions, and won’t endorse mobile scratch tickets. It cites potential revenue variability and urges prudent funding commitments.
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Letters to the Editor and Community Views
Readers discuss politics and health in a mixed set of letters. Topics include U S Rep Braley and the Sportsmen Heritage Act, Israel Hamas conflict framing, and Linn County STD rates with praise for Equipping Youth and calls for funding. Additional names cited include Matthew Eden Robins Ruth Anne Eccles Pramod Dwivedi.
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Entrepreneur Barbie reshapes Barbie with new career twist
Catherine Rampell notes Barbie’s Entrepreneur Barbie marks a trend toward career focused dolls while sparking critique of marketing campaigns. The toy features a pink outfit, briefcase and tech accessories as it targets parents seeking aspirational wealth and boss imagery, amid broader concerns about gender roles.
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Branstad Faces Questions on Plans for Sixth Term
In a State Fair debate with challenger Jack Hatch, Governor Branstad offered few specifics for a potential sixth term. Hatch proposed a dime gas tax increase phased over five years and local control of road funding, plus income tax relief for dual earners and a $500 child tax credit. Branstad dodged tax and funding details, citing a need for a "new system" and avoiding political risk.
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