Iowa eyes comprehensive review of sex crime penalties
The Gazette argues for a broad, data driven overhaul of Iowa sex abuse laws led by a governor appointed working group. It notes costs, current overreach and the need to balance protection with rehabilitation while resisting knee jerk reforms. The piece cites Jesseta Gage’s case and calls for evidence based changes.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Pomeroy
State Departments of Human Services, Aging, Corrections
Jesseta Gage
Iowa Sex Offender Research Council
Tors
Cedar Rapids residents oppose new PCI center over Second Avenue
Letters express outrage at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa plan to build a new medical center over Second Avenue in Cedar Rapids. Critics say the project halves the street, worsens downtown traffic, and compares unfavorably with Mercy Medical Center’s cancer center while urging preservation of Ellis Park and better site options.
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Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
PCC
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
First Avenue
PCI Ha
Cedar Rapids
PCI
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy
Kenyon Thorp Marion
Ellis Park
Ellis
Avenue NW
Eighth Street
Q Avenue
FEMA
Honey Creek Resort Proposal Criticized as Bad Idea
Cathy Lloyd Washington questions the rationale behind a $58 million state owned Honey Creek Resort. She argues the location and concept are flawed amid weather economy and management concerns.
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Honey Creek
Department of Natural Resources
Cathy Lloyd Washington
Minimalist hipster living and its offbeat comforts
A satirical take on hipster devotion to bare concrete spaces and colorless interiors. Dwell magazine is praised for showcasing modest urban spaces while critiquing the erasure of past objects and comfort. The piece notes energy concerns and contrasts with colorful poverty in travel mags.
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Well Magazine
Martha Stewart
Unhappyhipsters.com
Dwell
Swati Dandekar retires from Iowa Legislature after nine years
Marion born Swati Dandekar reflects on nine years serving Iowa as state representative and senator in Districts 18 and 36. She credits mentors, party cooperation, and voter support while noting her appointment to the Iowa Utilities Board by Governor Branstad and her thanks to campaign volunteers and supporters.
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Matt McCoy
Wally Horn
Brian Quirk
Chuck Gipp
Clarence Hoffman
Geri Huser
Dolores Mertz
Suki Dell
Marcia Nichols
Ned Chiodo
Scott Newhard
Iowa
Democratic Party
Iowa House
Christopher Rants
Richard Myers
Rep
Rants
Senate
Mike Gronstal
U.S
Tom Harkin
Tom Vilsack
Christie Vilsack
Ron Corbett
Pat
Charlie Kress
Dave Etzel
Linn County
Liz Mathis
Terry Branstad
Iowa Utilities Board
Mw Swati Dandekar
Marion
India
United States
Ajdandekar
AOL
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