Prostitution Debate In Iowa City Corridor Rages On
Local readers debate renewal of prostitution laws after a multi jurisdictional sting in the Iowa City Cedar Rapids corridor. Opinion columns and letters argue for open reporting while weighing morality law enforcement and personal freedoms. Bob Elliott Iowa City retiree shares perspective.
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Letters to the Editor On Romney Horse and Voting Rights
A reader questions Kathleen Parker's Romney Horse column and cites O'Donnell's program as discussing a $7000 horse tax deduction. The letter defends voting rights and attacks Republican voter ID suppression, urging support for Ben Lange over Bruce Braley, citing budget and policy concerns.
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Obama Romney clash over debt and leadership in Iowa speech
In Iowa, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney spar over debt and deficits. Grassley cites 1980s tenure while Romney touts Massachusetts records. voters urged to choose leadership to spur growth and reduce federal spending.
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Roundabouts urged as fix for panhandling
A city editor argues that aggressive panhandling near intersections may be overblown and suggests building more roundabouts as a solution. The piece notes legal challenges to panhandling bans, warns against overreach, and endorses cautious, targeted ordinances if any action is taken.
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