Words Define Campaign Breakthrough Not Policies
Guest columnist Steve Corbin argues words shaped the 2016 election more than policy. He cites analyses of 60 000 election articles and contrasts Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump highlighting how simple phrases and positioning swayed voters. Corbin notes Trump used accessible language to connect with the public mood and declares him the 45th president.
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United States
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Hillary
Donald
Obama
Clinton
Trump
Community Letters Homegrown wind energy saves money
A letter from Tom Vinson of the American Wind Energy Association argues wind power lowers costs, is tax credit driven but undercuts claims of wildlife harm, and stresses job creation and rural economic benefits. A respondant, Kurt J Noack, questions casino land use proposals in Cedar Rapids.
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Terry McGovern
Iowa
Texas
McGovern
National Audubon Society
Tom Vinson
Federal Regulatory Affairs
American Wind Energy Association
Washington, D.C
Kurt J. Noack
Cedar Rapids
Traffic cameras debate shifts from money to safety and budget
A reader questions whether traffic cameras, notably on Interstate 380, are about revenue or safety as state lawmakers consider banning them. She notes a TV program on ethics moved to 5 am, reducing viewership and access for viewers without recording gear, urging reconsideration.
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Interstate 380
Kcrg-Tv9
Iowa
Liz Varnum
Cedar Rapids
The Boys in the Boat and blue collar resilience
Harrop notes Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat profiles Northwest laborers who built rowing success through hard work during the Great Depression and the 1936 Berlin Games. The piece contrasts federal infrastructure support with the craft ethos of George Pocock and hand made goods, urging fair wages for skilled labor.
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Daniel James Brown
Northwest
University of Washington
Donald Trump
America
Driving dangers rise as Iowa deaths exceed averages
Larry Nepp l argues traffic fatalities in Iowa may top 400 this year, with Linn County deaths rising from five in 2015. He cites lower fuel prices and distracted driving from smartphones as key factors and urges tougher seat belt and hands free laws, plus stricter penalties to curb crashes.
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Gazette
Iowa
Linn County
Patrick Hoye
Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau
Hoye
National Advanced
University of Iowa
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
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