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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2013
Page
5
The editorial argues for keeping local control over traffic camera use and urges focus on boosting the road use fund. It notes safety benefits like fewer accidents on Cedar Rapids 1 380 S curve and criticizes proposals to divert camera fines to state road funds. It calls for raising the fuel tax and adjusting fund distribution.
Letters discuss Linn County casino approval with emphasis on Hard Rock Sioux City impact, smoke free venues, and tourism gains. Other letters critique government pay for Linn County supervisors and defend Second Amendment rights in broader political context.
Guest columnist Derrick Morgan argues the family is the smallest form of government and praises the president's call to strengthen families by encouraging fatherhood. He cites studies on intact families reducing poverty and deterring crime, warns against fatherless homes, and urges civil groups to support single parents and mentoring.
Guest column argues retrofitting Iowa Mississippi River and Des Moines River dams with hydroelectric turbines could yield about 680 megawatts, powering ~20 percent of Iowa homes. Nashua project shows costs, benefits, and regulatory delays. advocates for FERC reform and broader renewable use.
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