NotToBrag Campaign Urges Iowans to Share Pride
The Gazette notes the NotToBrag effort from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to showcase local culture and history. A video features notable residents and sites as the Culture app expands with thousands of sites and crowdsourced content.
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Honesty in campaigns questioned in Mount Vernon letter
James Schmitz argues the federal election was largely fair and counted accurately but says honesty fell short. He blames deceitful discourse from various sources and especially the Republican candidate during the primaries, warning honesty may fade from national politics.
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Why some rich stay rich and others poor
Walter E. Williams surveys Tomas Sowell's Wealth Poverty and Politics, outlining factors behind wealth differences across nations and individuals. He cites geography, culture, education, and institutions, noting wealth can rise after declines and that income mobility challenges common myths.
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Ban on traffic cameras urged by Gary Hughes column
Gary Hughes argues for Iowa General Assembly action to ban automated traffic enforcement cameras. He cites constitutional uniformity claims and inequities from rear license plate detection, noting that trucks with only front plates are exempt and suggesting legislation to end ATE use statewide. Hughes is an urban planner and grant administrator from Marion.
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