Open Government Project welcomed by Iowa editorial
The Gazette endorses the ACLU of Iowa Open Government Project to monitor public access, aid residents in understanding rights to records and meetings, and pressure legislators to create an enforcement board. It notes cost barriers to information and hopes for legislative support.
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American Civil Liberties Union of
Towa
ACLU
Iowa
Aclu-Ia.org
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Sunshine
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Drakejournalism.com
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Parks Legacy Versus Building a Community Center
A letter argues against locating a proposed Multi-Generational Community Life Center in Ellis Park, urging preservation of park land used for walks and recreation. It calls for Council review of 1901 minutes and highlights accessibility of the NW parks maintenance site nearby. The writer blends park advocacy with critique of party politics and calls for bipartisan cooperation.
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Nevin Nichols
Cedar Rapids
Community Life Center
Ellis Park
NW Parks
Drive-by vulgar behavior on the highway sparks regret
A reader recalls encounters on Highway 965 and nearby routes where unhelmeted riders and aggressive drivers flashed, cursed, and tailgated after being flashed themselves. The letter condemns selfish driving and hopes those involved reflect and change.
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Kathleen Parker
Pow Wow at Tama Draws Colorful Dancing and Publicity Call
Karen Fisher of Marion praises the Tama pow wow on Aug 12 for affordable food and drinks and elaborate costumes. She laments the event’s limited media coverage and hopes for better attention and respect reflecting Native American history.
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Tama
Karen Fisher
Marion
After 9/11 the nation weighs immigration reforms anew
Ten years after the attacks the piece urges reflection on how immigration policy, security, and public perception of Muslims have shaped U S life. It notes Homeland Security spending growth, state level get tough laws, and slow illegal immigration amid a strong Mexican economy, calling for pragmatic reform.
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U.S
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Mexico
Central America
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Gaddafi
Syria
Iran
Snout House Pride Sparks Community Banter
A reader in Marion Iowa defends living in a home with a prominent garage or snout house. He jokingly proposes a Snout House Festival with parades, pork barbecue, neon signs, and Snout Pride merchandise to promote unity between snouts and non snouts.
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Todd
Snout House
Outhouse
George Washington
Little Rock
Ark
Snout Houser
North Marion
Iowa
Snout Pride
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