Proposal to divert general funds to Iowa road fund
Guest columnist Drew Klein argues against raising the gas tax and proposes constitutional amendment to divert 3.5 percent of the state general fund into the Road Use Tax Fund. He claims this would stabilize road funding, index to growth, and protect counties and contractors while avoiding higher gas prices.
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Letters Urge Thoughtful Driving And Downtown Revival
Readers urge civility on crowded sidewalks and roads. A Cedar Rapids correspondent questions zoning and shopping, applauding Coach Ferentz and calling for quieter neighborhoods amid ongoing development and noisy operations.
Remembering Holocaust Memorial Day 70th and 20th anniversaries
Madeline Trachta urges remembrance of Holocaust victims and survivors on Holocaust Memorial Day noting the 70th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation and the 20th anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide. She calls for awareness, storytelling, and actions to prevent future genocides.
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Ernst’s Iowa reply praised while other GOP responses draw critique
The piece notes U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s 2015 State of the Union response was seen as responsive to Iowans. It mentions alternatives from Carlos Cubelo, Curt Clawson, Ted Cruz, and Rand Paul. It compares reception of Rubio’s historic bilingual address and reflects on the changing role of televised replies.
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