Act now to conserve water in drought era
Rich Patterson urges immediate home water efficiency to stave off drought impacts. He cites 1967 and 1989 droughts and outlines practical steps for Cedar Rapids residents, including snowmelt use, rain barrels, low flow fixtures, permeable paving, and lawn reduction. The piece emphasizes cost savings and avoiding mandatory restrictions. Patterson is executive director of the Indian Creek Nature Center.
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Iowa City shadow protest targets 20 story Chauncey project
Bob Elliott reflects on the Iowa City Coalition Against the Shadow protesting a proposed 20 story mixed use building The Chauncey at College and Gilbert. The debate centers on shadows rising from the tower and the absence of space for a New Pioneer Co op grocery store amid city growth and prior moon joint ventures.
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Letters discuss inflation risk and mental health funding
A reader argues inflation stems from Federal Reserve purchases of Treasury bonds, citing Friedman's Money Mischief. Another letter urges Iowa to fund mental health system reform, detailing urgent transition funding, and criticizes right to work as suppressing free speech while noting union dues support for political causes.
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Lawmakers hear demands for early campaign finance disclosures
In a heated dispute over a county referendum on casino expansion, campaigns refuse to release finance details before the March 5 vote. Just Say No Casino and Vote Yes Linn County clash over investor names and exact contributions, with both sides delaying disclosures until legally required.
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