Branstad low on funds eyed traffic cameras for road use
The Gazette urges Gov. Branstad to stop diverting local traffic camera revenue to the Road Use Tax Fund. It notes Iowa road needs and stagnating fuel taxes, cites Cedar Rapids cameras as a local safety measure, and argues the state should fix taxes and formulas rather than seek urban revenue.
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Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Greg Graham
Graham
Holiday satire sings of politics and tech fads
A collage of spoof verses lampoons Romney Cain Osama and Perry with tunes like Rudolph and Silver Bells. It also merges commentary on school lunches politics and flood protection funding, noting public responses and local CREST committee views.
Crest Petition urges flood tax extension for Cedar Rapids
Mike Canning of Cedar Rapids writes to residents about supporting a sales tax extension aimed at flood protection on both sides of the river. He states no city officials attend meetings, claims no outside influence, and directs readers to crest-petition.org for facts.
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Crest Committee
Crest-Petition. Org
Mike Canning
Cedar Rapids
Bankers and the money system spark Iowa caucus jibe
The writer blasts the U S banking system as a gangsters run scheme and argues for a new money system while criticizing Stephen Bloom and his Iowa caucus views. He contends the 2008 recession is cyclical and accuses banks of exploiting rules for their gain.
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Comon
Dean E. Owens Palo
Marvel at what is good in Iowa and beyond
A column celebrates things going right in a wealthy, safe era. It praises helpful citizens, donors, volunteers, and the joy of counting many positives rather than only problems. It highlights Iowa's generous culture and asks readers to remark on what is going well.
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Cody Chekal
Belle Plaine
Virginia
Coralville
Salvation Army
Iowa
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