Iowa Greyhound Racing Rules Face Revision
The Gazette urges Iowa legislators to end the mandate requiring live greyhound racing at two casinos in Council Bluffs and Dubuque to subsidize purses. The industry faces long term decline as revenues and wagers drop, with Harrah's proposing a phase out and the state to consider least painful options for livelihoods tied to greyhound racing.
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Iawa
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Iowa Greyhound Association
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc
Iowa
Bluffs
Harrah’s
State
Des Moines
Tertainment Inc
Compromise rhetoric and party power in Iowa politics
A reader questions why compromise is highlighted when out of power and ignored when in power, arguing Democrats since 2009 push progressive aims while Republicans supposedly protect the middle class. The letter reflects partisan frustration with political strategy and Supreme Court decisions in Iowa.
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Congress
David Hall
Cedar Rapids
Letters on Supreme Court rulings and rights debates in Iowa
Readers discuss political clashes over equal protection on the Iowa Supreme Court and possible moves to abolish same sex marriage. They urge preschool funding and family planning and critique camera enforcement and media portrayal in state politics.
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Supreme Court
Branstad
Vander Plaats
Hawkeyes urged to wear insignia for troops honor
A letter from JoLynn Hennessey of Marion asks Iowa football to show support for troops by placing Red Bull insignia on helmets for the Dec 28 bowl game against Ohio State. She cites her grandson Charles C J Johnson serving in Afghanistan and calls the decision to not wear the insignia a slight to troops.
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Charles C.J. Johnson
Afghanistan
Iowa
Ohio State
JoLynn Hennessey
Ham hock wisdom and a bid for healthier meals
In a column reflecting on New Year resolutions and obesity, the author argues for balanced government action on school meals while defending personal choice. She recalls traditional food wisdom, notes rising obesity linked to poverty and environment, and urges modest public reeducation to promote healthier eating.
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Nanny State
Move to impeach will backfire in Iowa debate
The piece argues that GOP calls to impeach four Iowa Supreme Court justices over same sex marriage risks backfiring. It notes top military leaders back repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, while critics claim impeachment shows conservative overreach and could derail the legislature.
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Senate
Pentagon
Bryan Fischer
American Family Association
Sal Giunta
Hiawatha
Giunta
AFA
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa House
Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
California
Iowa
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