Protect our communities flood relief emphasized in Iowa editorial
The Gazette editorial argues for stronger flood relief funding in Iowa, urging proactive mitigation and a permanent disaster fund. It critiques reactive approaches, questions tax cuts, and urges state leadership from the legislature and Gov. Reynolds to shield communities from growing flood risks and climate impacts.
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Senate
Iowa
Quad Cities
National Weather Service
Cedar Rapids
Kim Reynolds
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Letter Opposes DNA Director Kayla Lyon Appointment in Iowa
A retired conservationist urges the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to replace director Kayla Lyon. He cites a 30 year career, grant funding achievements, and concerns about biodiversity, trails, and state lands. He calls for a candidate with natural resources background or degree.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
North America
Kayla Lyon
Lyon
Letters guidelines for editorial submissions
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters to the editor using email at thegazette com or mail to 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Questions may be directed to (319) 398 8262 and letters should be concise and focused on issues of public interest.
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Distrust versus security at the schoolhouse gate
Lenore Skenazy argues that installing Raptor Technologies visitor scanners turns schools into gated fortresses. She questions how ID checks redefine trust, privacy, and community, warning that routine suspicion erodes civil courtesy and dissolves shared humanity.
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Idaho
Raptor Technologies
Maureen
Cindy
University of Iowa graduate fees burden workers and students
Faith Wilfong a zooarchaeology graduate student argues mandatory fees at the University of Iowa push employees toward financial instability. She details paying nearly 300 per semester and first year charges of 485, urging the Board of Regents and UI to cover all fees to boost morale and reduce financial risk.
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University of Iowa
UE Local 896
COGS
Iowa City
Board of Regents
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