Rettig for Johnson County supervisor favored by editorial
The Gazette endorses Janelle Rettig in the Johnson County Board of Supervisors special election to fill the remainder of the term after Larry Meyers’s death. Rettig, a Democrat, has a lengthy public service record and broad local, county, and state experience. Cardella and Knapp run as challengers, but Rettig is favored for fiscal accountability and government understanding.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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County Auditor and Recorder
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Iowa City
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Iowa Bicycle Coalition
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Accessibility and ADA concerns in Cedar Rapids housing
A reader highlights winter accessibility issues for disabled residents in Cedar Rapids, noting icy parking lots and uncleared bus stops. They cite ADA rules for buildings after 1990 and public housing exemptions, urging ongoing attention to accessibility and community action.
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Same-sex marriage and trials by jury debate letters
Lee Archerd argues marriage is a personal freedom issue not religious, urging acceptance of gay relationships. The second letter challenges Krauthammer's stance on military trials for would be bombers, citing Jefferson on jury trials and constitutional rights.
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New Mayor Promises Action in Cedar Rapids
The article applauds Mayor Ron Corbett after his election win and outlines early priorities. It notes his directive to the Library Board of Trustees to choose a new site, suggests Emerald Knights as a preferred location, and comments on downtown development and a parkade dispute. It also mentions Memorial Trees at the Czech National Cemetery remaining untouched.
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Doug Neumann
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Bowling Street
Republicans outline four point plan to grow Iowa jobs
Kraig Paulsen, Iowa House Minority Leader, argues in a guest column that with 115000 jobless, Iowa should remove regulatory obstacles and avoid tax increases. He cites four proposed actions: improve climate for job growth, end attacks on employers, stop property tax hikes, and ensure tax credit reviews lead to relief rather than new costs.
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Iowa wary Culver faces holy war over same sex marriage fight
Gov. Chet Culver delivered a restrained State address while defending I-JOBS and facing a religious conservative rally backing GOP hopeful Bob Vander Plaats. The event cooled, over time, with Vander Plaats challenging Branstad and courting a broader base amid debate on marriage equity and court rulings.
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Joy Corning
van der Plaats
Iowa Supreme Court
Vander Plaats
Mike Huckabee
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