Brakes First RAGBRAI Debate Hits Iowa Lawmakers
Editorial argues that shielding counties from bicycle crash liability could curtail cyclists rights and threaten road safety. Crawford County settled a 2004 death for 350000 and briefly banned the ride, prompting a broader push to protect motorized road administrations. Legislators face a complex balance between liability, assembly rights, and road maintenance duties.
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Crawford County
Ragbrai
Iowa
Mark Wyatt
Iowa Bicycle Coalition
Secretary Mauro backs ethics board for future redistricting
Secretary of State Mike Mauro, a Democrat, endorses handing redistricting disputes to the bipartisan Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. After Linn County swapped to Map G, Democrats backed it 3-2, Republicans cried foul, and current law leaves disputes to the secretary of state, a system Mauro says has flaws. He urges legislative action to empower the six member ethics board to settle future fights.
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Mike Mauro
Linn County
Mauro
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Redistricting Commission
Board of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Iowa
Tom Miller
GOP
Miller
State
Cedar Rapids golf fees and RV parking rules debated
A reader urges Cedar Rapids officials to cut golf fees to attract players and reduce shortfalls, arguing against further increases. The letter also calls for less enforcement on RV parking by slumlords and notes taxes and traffic should guide policing, not minor infractions.
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Cedar Rapids
Iraqis Oppose U.S. Troop Presence Amid Asserted Threat
The piece argues that unlike Germany and South Korea, Iraq lacks external enemies and hosts a population largely opposed to American troops. It contends a supermajority would support killing Americans, challenging the logic of maintaining bases there.
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Iraq
Germany
South Korea
Edwards and Richardson vie for national leadership
The piece argues for John Edwards health care reform aiming to cover everyone and reduce costs through preventive care and streamlined administration. It also touts Bill Richardson's leadership credentials including UN ambassador and energy secretary roles to guide the nation toward energy independence and environmental improvement.
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Iowa
America
John Edwards
Edwards
Bill Richardson
Bush
Cheney
Richardson
United Nations
New Mexico
Iowa Hawkeyes Cyclones clash prompts call for DNR action
James Hamer of Traer argues deer vehicle crashes rise with growing injuries and costs. He blames the DNR for negligence and urges policy changes or Governor removal. He cites yesterday's Iowa Iowa State result and urges reduced deer herd to cut damages.
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DNR
James Hamer Traer
Closing of Caraquick clinics sparks voter poll in Cedar Rapids
Voters weigh opinions after Caraquick health clinics shuttered in August at two Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee stores. GazetteOnline polls ask readers for daily views on the closure and tax policy and education funding.
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Caraquick
Cedar Rapids
Romney's conservative record praised by Iowa City text
Romney's belief in smaller government and lower taxes helped balance Massachusetts budget and produce a surplus. The piece notes local reaction to a 21 in bars vote and criticizes City Council member Connie Champion for seeking to overturn the result. Robert Stika Iowa City.
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Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
Romney
Bars
Connie Champion
Illness and environment shift fuel concerns across generations
A personal recollection links rising illnesses among middle aged and younger people to environmental factors. The author cites breast cancer clusters on Long Island, Parkinson’s in 40s and 50s, autism increases, and political battles over EPA funding and stem cell research, calling for leadership and action.
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Long Island
New Jersey
Carol Browner
Browner
Environmental Protection Agency
Clinton
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