Endorsement Transparency in Cedar Rapids City Elections
The Cedar Rapids area coverage shows Linn Area BizPAC Hawkeye Labor Council and The Gazette Editorial Board issuing political endorsements with limited disclosed decision methods. BizPAC and Labor Council used questionnaires or interviews, but details and candidate responses remain largely unavailable online.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Linn
Bizpac
PAC
The
Gazette News
Chamber
Hawkeye Labor Council
Jeff Tecklenburg
Opinion Page
Tecklenburg
Access Online
Lyle Muller
Muller
Jason Kristufek
Gazette Online
Unresolved issue prompts contact for Gazette community advocate
The Gazette invites readers to reach Judi Whetstine with concerns about content and presentation. She is a retired U S attorney, Cedar Rapids ethics board member, and University of Iowa consultant, not Gazette staff.
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Gazette
Kcrg-Tv9
Judi Whetstine
Community Advocate
Gaz
Communityadvocate
Iowa Bankers Association fights regulation overreach
John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, argues community banks supported by responsible lending should not bear new federal regulatory burdens. He cites Iowa homeownership at 72 percent and low delinquency, urging reform that protects banks while improving credit access.
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Iowa
Wall Street
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
John Sorensen
The
Iowa Bankers Association
Cardella Appeals for Fair Conservative Voice in Johnson County
In a letter to voters, Cardella urges residents in Johnson County to vote Tuesday for a new county supervisor. She argues current board is clustered near Iowa City and pushes for fair representation and fiscal conservatism for all taxpayers.
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Johnson County
Neuzil
Sullivan
Rettig
Iowa City
Lori Cardella
Rettig Seeks Johnson County Supervisor Seat In Special Election
In Johnson County the special election features Janelle Rettig who has served at local state and federal levels and backs environmental protection and good governance. The letter endorses Rettig over Republican opponents and urges a vote for her on Tuesday.
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Johnson County
Democrat Rettig
Dave Tingwald
Iowa City
Cardella Campaign Promises Fiscal Conservatism in Johnson County
Letter writers argue Johnson County taxes rise since 2007 and cite risks from a Rettig bike trail project and a 20 million conservation bond. They urge voters to support Cardella as a true fiscal conservative who will prioritize county needs over wants. Additional comments critique media advertising and public sensibilities. Wayne Shannon of Vinton also weighs in.
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Lori Cardella
Johnson County
United States
Public Interest Institute
Cardella
Janelle Rettig
Rettig
North Liberty
Sugar Bottom Road
Wayne Shannon Vinton
The Blind Side sparks debate over language and sensitivity
A reader shares disappointment with the film The Blind Side citing crude language and a violent threat toward a youth. The letter laments a loss of respect for sensibilities in contemporary media and entertainment.
Grassley calls for START ratification after town hall plea
In Williamsburg Grassley urged parity from the START treaty and urged depoliticizing the nuclear disarmament debate. He dismissed talk of bypassing the Senate by executive order and urged ratification for the sake of future generations.
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United States
Russia
Geneva
Switzerland
Williamsburg
Chuck Grassley
Washington
Senate
Jon Kyl
R-Ariz
Grassley
Paul Deaton Solon
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Coralville Courier
Iowa City Council
Kathy Hogendorn Solon
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