Gatekeeping media rights at Iowa state tournaments sparks debate
The Gazette reports Iowa High School Sports Network rules limit reporters and photographers at state wrestling and basketball events. Critics urge reconsideration and collaboration with local media to preserve access while officials cite safety and congestion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edia
Iowa High School
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Krogman and Associates
Iowa High School Sports Network
Alan Beste
Wresters
Iowa
Gazette
JR. Ogden
Ogden
Ringling Bros Ends 147 Year Run Amid Modern Circus Shift
Community letters argue the Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey folding after 147 years reflects a media landscape shift and rising animal welfare concerns. Readers reference 24 7 news coverage and compare public figures and privatization debates while voicing mixed opinions on politics and entertainment.
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Ringing Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Peanuts
Donald ‘Trump
Ringling Bros
Trump
Unappreciated trade costs and foreign competition
Walter Williams argues that threats of tariffs and anti globalization measures reflect concerns about trade deficits and domestic policy costs. He notes Life Savers moved to Canada for lower sugar costs, despite similar wages, and highlights how agencies like OSHA and EPA impose costs domestically that are not borne abroad. He warns against expanding executive power via trade tariffs and questions the fairness of third party interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Trump
Life Savers
Holland
Mich
Montreal
Canada
Smilar
Kraft
Congress
U.S
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Trump
Barack Obama
Marion debates free speech limits over 72 hour protest rule
ACLU warns Marion Iowa ordinance restricting protests on public property violates First Amendment. City amended code to require hold harmless agreements for parades and events but keeps 72 hour notice. Officials may suspend enforcement as debate continues. Protests and political speech become a focal local issue.
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Marion
Rick Stewart
Gary Johnson
Stewart
American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa
ACLU
Rita Bettis
Lon Bluckhahn
Iowa
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