Quotes of the Week Snapshot From Iowa Leaders
A Cedar Rapids official cites world attention as a data center campus moves forward. Janice Weiner touts Democrats’ win in a Senate special election. Terry Branstad reflects on academic freedom at the University of Iowa. Tom Vilsack hints at a new era leading the World Food Prize Foundation.
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Readers respond to Gazette print cuts and digital shift
Letters praise re adding Snapshots and lament print reductions. Readers urge staying informed and supporting local papers, noting environmental benefits of digital editions, concerns about misinformation, and urging subscriptions to sustain community reporting. Anne Salamon signs off.
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Anne Salamon
Cedar Rapids
Statehouse Shutdown Would Save Money
Palmer Holden argues that shutting down the Iowa Statehouse in a year could save money and time, criticizing recent Republican initiatives as unnecessary. He reflects on idle legislative activity and questions the value of ongoing government operations.
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Golden Dome
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Iowa City
Iowa ignores environmental cancer drivers says public column
Chris Jones argues Iowa officials overlook environmental links to cancer beyond alcohol. He cites Iowa UI studies on drinking water nitrate and cancer risks, CAFOs near where people live, and antibiotic resistant infections, urging officials to address air water and environmental factors rather than blaming individuals. Jones, a retired UI water quality engineer, calls for accountability and public action.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Cancer Registry
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Chris Jones
Insight Books forum seeks reader submissions in Iowa region
Insight and Books invites Eastern Iowans to contribute letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions should be sent to editorial thegazette.com or to 116 Third. The page fosters local discussion on community and world affairs.
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