Car sharing eyed for Iowa City as campus riders seek option
The Gazette notes car sharing grows nationwide and could ease UI student and downtown resident parking in Iowa City. Officials review bids from vendors to launch a service with minimal investment, leveraging U Haul and WeCar programs already in use at Wartburg, Luther College, and ISU, with aims to reduce congestion and pollution.
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Birth control benefits noted in letters to editor
A set of letters discusses birth control and its health benefits including reduced cervical cancer risk, lower maternal and infant mortality, and fewer endometriosis symptoms. The writers mention concerns about access, privacy, and potential obligations, with author Carol Nilles of Cedar Rapids presenting viewpoints.
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Petronas
Patriot voices and spending in American politics
In a historic era critics of federal spending still seek a leader bold enough to speak truth. The piece questions whether long serving senators demand fiscal responsibility while boasting high spending. It laments Patriot demands for liberty, warns of central government overreach, and invokes Patrick Henry as a model for integrity. Bob Grove Marion.
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Community Debate Over Traffic Cameras and Patriotism
Letters discuss red light speed cameras on Interstate 380 and private camera use in businesses. A reader argues city cameras violate the Fourth Amendment. another, Louis Van Marm, defends privacy for security. Marine veteran David Schiel commends discipline and respect for the flag and national anthem.
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Louis van Marm
Cedar Rapids
David Schiel
Contraceptive plan respectful of religion
The article discusses a plan to provide contraceptive services while respecting religious beliefs, aligning with President Obama’s pledge not to use federal funds for abortion. It notes that Catholic entities will be affected, with contraception coverage under preventive services limited by existing conscientious protections.
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Florida lessons on nuclear rate hikes for Iowa
Florida Senator Mike Fasano warns Iowa lawmakers about advanced cost recovery for nuclear reactors after 2006 legislation allowed ratepayers to cover construction costs before completion. He cites rising costs, canceled plants, and potential $50 monthly increases, urging Iowa to block such charges and keep costs with investors rather than consumers. The piece frames the issue as nonpartisan and cites Florida's experience and projected impacts on households and businesses.
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Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
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Iowa Utilities Board
Time capsule in Ames yard reflects modern childhood
A parent recounts a backyard time capsule buried by daughter Tess in Ames. Items include a plastic cockroach, a starfish, a Nintendo DS game, coins, a photo, and a baptismal crucifix. The piece ponders legacy and culture, ending with Tess’s quip that future cultures would view it as junk.
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