Debate on Cedar Rapids casino and smoking policy gains little traction
The Gazette notes limited Statehouse progress on expanding Iowa casino gambling and creating a smoke free Cedar Rapids facility. The editorial argues for ending smoking exemptions in casinos and improving revenue distribution to counties, citing Linn and Washington Counties and Riverside Casino.
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Letters to the Editor on Iwo Jima and modern wars
A reader compares World War II Iwo Jima to the fight against ISIS, urging a harsher war doctrine and proposing renaming the current campaign Operation Detachment. The letter argues for total enemy destruction, criticizes nation building, and ends by calling for addressing the highway funding crisis by May 31.
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Iowa highway funding sparks debate on fees and safety
Cedar Rapids resident Dave McLaughlin argues for parental consent and regulation on tanning age while Iowa activists push funding via higher highway user fees to address aging roads and bridges. Studies from Iowa State University and the American Society of Civil Engineers show costs to motorists and safety benefits from repairs and job creation.
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Packing heat on the quadrangles
Mary Sanchez criticizes gun advocates push to arm college students arguing it fails to reduce sexual assaults and ignores perpetrators. She notes campuses face Title IX safety duties and stresses focused prevention over arming coeds.
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Bankers See Bright Iowa Economic Outlook And Loan Demand
John Sorensen argues Iowa bankers offer a sunny six month forecast with 52 percent expecting state growth and 57 percent local growth. The survey of 21 banks notes strong housing and service sectors, stable hiring, and rising agricultural loan demand while farm incomes fall.
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