Fallons Call to End Iowa Democratic Establishment
Ed Fallon argues the Iowa Democratic Party establishment is dead and calls for a progressive populist revival. He urges reform on money in politics, eminent domain, local livable wage rules, Medicaid control, and siting of hog confinements ahead of January 21 leadership votes. Ed Fallon also hosts the Fallon Forum and leads Bold Iowa.
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City urged to install large camera warning signs at I 380
Critics claim speed cameras are a money grab while officials cite safety. The letter proposes huge visible warnings and earmarking all camera revenue to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for distribution to local groups.
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Keep the traffic cameras on I-380
Sen. Brad Zaun and Rep. Walt Rogers push again to keep traffic cameras citing cities like Cedar Rapids. Gary Hughes claims unfair citations and questions safety gains. The letter argues cameras save lives with crashes and fatalities down on the S-curve and urges against bans amid rising overall fatalities and under manned patrols.
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Comey, Russia and the election a Kathleen Parker view
The Kathleen Parker column critiques the Hillary Clinton email probe and Comey’s reopening of the case amid Russian interference claims. It questions the timing and impact of FBI actions, the role of political motivation, and the altering odds in poll projections as the election nears.
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Reynolds argues voters backed fund without tax to fill it
Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds says 2010 ballot approval created a constitutional trust fund for water quality and outdoor initiatives, while voters did not support a sales tax increase to fill it. She argues political risk and leadership are needed to secure dedicated revenue as current measures lag. She cites 74 percent Linn County support for tax hikes and urges accountability and watershed-focused funding.
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