Amtrak expansion eyed to cut Iowa airport subsidies
Guest column argues expanding Amtrak could reduce a $10.9 million annual subsidy for six small Iowa regional airports while boosting travel options. It cites projected Iowa City Omaha Chicago service with 1.3 million annual riders, 820 daily riders, and $600k yearly state subsidy versus current $118 per passenger. Mark Neary, attorney from Iowa City, contributes.
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Letters to the Editor criticize executive orders and Keystone XL
The letter writers attack presidential use of executive orders on immigration and urge Congress to push responsible cleanup costs and tax credits for green energy. They defend Obama’s Keystone XL stance, note Nebraska Supreme Court rulings, and call for a better Iowa athletics leadership amid Portland ties and football concerns.
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Urban myths and social media hype warn vs real danger
Lenore Skenazy argues urban myths spread via social media create unnecessary fear. She cites Snopes debunking false mall kidnapping and warns against repeating worst case scenarios.
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Conflicted Iowa gun column urges honest permit reform
In a local column Lyndalowa Waddington defends centrist views on gun laws while urging Iowa to require hands on training beyond online classes. She notes permit holders often meet only minimum legal requirements and calls for more meaningful instruction and respect for weapons.
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