Transparency needed in AEA reforms by Christian Fasselius
Christian Fasselius of Clive writes about his adopted son Cameron a unicorn with special needs. He praises the AEA for supporting their family and urges transparent targeted reforms informed by districts administrators teachers parents and service providers through a state commission.
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Magine
Cameron
Cam
Des Moines
AEA
Miracle Workers
Target
Walmart
Christian Fasselius
Clive
Marion Police Chief Advocates Traffic Cameras Over Red Lights
A community letter criticizes Marion Police Chief Mike Kitsmiller for pushing cameras to deter red light runners. It notes most citations target incomplete stops on right turns and questions time saved, citing Cedar Rapids data of about one minute per video and 12 588 violations from Sept 18 to Dec 31 totaling 210 hours of review.
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Marion
Mike Kitsmiller
Cedar Rapids
The Jinx Of Sports Illustrated And A Writer’s Remembrance
Leonard Greene reflects on Sports Illustrated's cultural impact and its 2010s challenges including staff layoffs under ABG and Authentic Brands Group. He recalls favorite SI moments such as Sidd Finch and memorable photography while noting the magazine's decline and fan attachment.
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Sports Illustrated
Dan Marino
Reggie Jackson
Giants
Peter Gammons
Mets
Houston Astros
Sidd Finch
Doc Gooden
Arena Group
Authentic Brands Group
ABG
Sports Ilustrated
State bill threatens local stormwater and topsoil rules
The Iowa Senate Bill 455 would bar cities and counties from enforcing stormwater limits and topsoil replacement on new developments. It would require state standards, undo local ordinances in Cedar Rapids North Liberty and Coralville, and shift costs to taxpayers. Critics warn it undermines local control and water quality efforts while opponents cite decades of local practice and public opposition. Todd Dorman notes the bill's rapid path and urges input.
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Epublicans
Senate
Cedar Rapids
House
North Liberty
Coralville
Tim Palmer
Soil and Water
Madison County
Conservation Districts of
Iowa
CDI
Palmer
Environmental Protection Commission
Terry Branstad
EPC
Todd
Dorman
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Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
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