Social hosts under fire as Iowa debates new ordinances
The Gazette editorial urges West Des Moines and other Iowa communities to adopt social host laws holding adults liable for underage drinking at their homes or events. It notes 23 states already have similar rules, cites Nick’s Law history, and argues local action should precede another tragedy.
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West Des Moines
Iowa
Jennifer Husmann
Jones County
Husmann
National Research Council
Institute of Medicine
United States
Nick's Law
Nick Bisignano
Des Moines
Richardson Biden Romney and Paul letters to the editor debate Iowa caucuses
Readers praise and attack presidential candidates. Supporters stress Richardson's executive experience and Biden's legislative record. Critics target Romney's governance in Massachusetts and Clinton's White House tenure. A respondent lauds Ron Paul for constitutional principles amid partisan rhetoric.
Oprah Endorsement Fails To Move Iowa Polls For Obama
Oprah Winfrey’s soap and celebrity pull is clear in consumer markets but political impact remains limited. She boosts attention and fundraising presence, with campaign appearances in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, yet polls show Hillary Clinton still leading. Endorsement raises expectations, risking a setback if Obama underdelivers in Iowa.
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Frytown
Nashua
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Muscatine
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Waukon
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Bill
Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
Barbra
White House
Joseph Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah
America
Barack Obama
Obama
Des Moines
Newt Gingrich
Newt
Gingrich
ABC
Diane Sawyer
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