Reynolds urged to restore felon voting rights now
The Gazette Editorial argues Governor Reynolds should restore felons' voting rights by executive order and work with the Legislature for a lasting solution. It notes Iowa and Kentucky as holdouts, Florida's 65 percent amendment, Branstad's reversal, and 88 rights granted under Reynolds with a lengthy streamlined application.
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Community letter questions Ernst values in Hyde-Smith runoff
A reader challenges U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on Iowa values and her support for Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi. The letter criticizes the rally attendance days before the runoff and urges adherence to American principles and decency. The writer emphasizes patriotism and resilience of the American people.
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Alcohol versus opioids as public health risks
Vioma Harrop argues that comparing total deaths from alcohol and opioids ignores population sizes and related factors. She notes 88 000 alcohol deaths versus 42 000 opioid deaths in 2016, discusses DUI trends, prescription use, and the complexity of addiction while urging nuanced view of individual risk.
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Pentacrest Gardens height saga stalls Iowa City council
Iowa City council grapples with a 15 story housing plan for Pentacrest Gardens near the University of Iowa. Mayor Whrogmorton critics argue the project is too large while supporters stress the need for more rental units and adherence to code up to 15 stories with potential height bonuses.
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