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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2017
Page
5
Guest columnist Joel Snell argues that civil tolerance remains possible despite deep political divides. He notes bipartisan secession talk and regional self-identification while urging civilized dialogue and personal connections across the color divide. Joel Snell is a sociology professor emeritus at Kirkwood Community College.
A reader argues the North Dakota pipeline alarm is misleading noting the tribe’s water intake lies 70 miles downstream, while a railroad bridge 1.7 miles upstream carries oil by tanker cars. The letter mentions Coralville and Cedar Rapids official Scott Olson and questions fireworks rules.
Local residents urge City Council to reverse legal fireworks amid rising noise and injuries. Letter writer Robert C. Moorman cites danger to veterans and families, while others complain about disruptive celebrations and roadside displays.
Froma Harrop argues Republicans push to repeal the ACA while delaying protections, using Plan B to destabilize markets. She notes actions by Trump to cut ads, threaten subsidies, and curb the individual mandate, aiming to rattle insurers and stall public revolt.
In Iowa City the new fireworks ban faces mixed impact as residents celebrate Independence Day with consumer mortars despite fewer legal allowances. Police logged over 400 complaints since sales resumed, while officials discuss stricter enforcement and education over penalties. Veterans’ concerns surface, but activists argue fireworks aid freedom and tradition.
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