City considers new curfew and delinquency laws for southeast Iowa City
The Gazette notes rising violence in southeast Iowa City with nine shots fired on Broadway Street and a prior gun disturbance near Lakeside Drive and Regal Lane. Council discusses curfew for minors and a delinquency ordinance, while police and city staff plan broader community actions to address underlying problems.
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Lakeside Drive
Regal Lane
Sam Hargadine
Dale Helling
Hiawatha
Ilide
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Francis Tope
Medicare funds and health reform views spark Iowa letters
Readers defend Medicare as a long‑paid investment while opposing federal mismanagement. Letters urge education focused reform, a public option, and sensible driving rules for teens. Concerns on alcohol age policy and end of life planning appear with personal experiences and local names.
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Iowa
Consumers' spending drives climate of stimulus plan
Commentator argues the Cash For Clunkers incentive is small versus the $20 000 consumer outlay that fuels economic activity. The multiplier effect is cited as taxes and salaries ripple through the economy, while a broad tax cut could achieve similar results. The piece notes recession fears, job loss, and the Fed's role in inflation management.
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Joe
Gazette readers urge direct action against local government choices
Editorial letter criticizes Linn County supervisors for choosing the Penford area and calls for accountability at the next election. The writer proposes reducing weather segments at Gazette Communications while adding an investigative reporter and interactive meeting coverage.
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Linn County
Penford
Gazette Communications
Death panel interview anxiety for a 68 year old
A writer from Marion expresses concern about an upcoming death panel interview for Medicare Plus beneficiaries, noting worry over tougher questions and government costs. He mentions an imminent bus to Old Persons Camp and describes the place with iron gates and a comforting quotation, then apologizes for the tone.
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Old Persons Camp
the Gazette
Geoff Barrance
Marion
Blairs Ferry Road Speed Limit Recalled
Years ago Blairs Ferry Road had a higher speed limit, influencing traffic patterns and bike safety discussions as communities consider road use rules for bikes and cars.
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Blairs Ferry Road
Open House Charts City Hall Plans Draw Crowds and Confusion
Todd Dorman notes a Cedar Rapids city facilities open house with dozens of placards illustrating options for City Hall, libraries, parks, and animal control. Attendees grapple with cost graphs and floor plans as experts warn of information overload and vote-like battles over spending.
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Veterans Memorial Building
Bud Kudart
Open House
Tamara Glise
Cedar Rapids
Glise
Kudart
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