Legislature fuels anti meth debate with restrictive bill
House Speaker Christopher Rants voices concern as Iowa officials push a bill to curb pseudoephedrine sales. Critics say the measure fails to curb meth use since most meth comes from outside Iowa and would impede legal purchases like Claritin D. Rants urged courage to spar the proposal. Also a note of relief on natural gas prices and Iowa’s high school graduation rate ranking.
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New Bohemians energize Cedar Rapids district revival
In Cedar Rapids south of downtown, New Bohemians drive a revitalizing arts and commerce district while a $1.3 million venture plan was pulled after city hall support proved lacking. Iowa schools push prepackaged snacks. meth fears cited. The state prison system faces weak mental health coordination, prompting a consultant to urge urgent reforms.
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Community voices weigh health records and policy
Readers express concern over Department of Human Services proposed health records divergence and the impact on rights. Letters discuss free press, policy, election outcomes, and budget cuts while praising Ruth Harkin’s Iowa Regents appointment and debating taxes on food and obesity harms.
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Religion and Politics A New Vision by Wallis
The piece argues faith must enter public life beyond partisan noise. It highlights Reinhold Niebuhr’s tone, Howard Dean’s outreach, and Hillary Clinton’s call for common ground on abortion and poverty. It notes Bush and the Call to Renewal as paths to constructive dialogue.
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