Transit parity boosts Johnson County rides and future plans
The Gazette notes Iowa City and Coralville align fares and honor passes across systems, with seniors and eligible residents riding free in Iowa City and Coralville and children paying half price. Campus service remains free. Future steps include more routes, electric buses, Sunday service, off hour on demand, and mobile ticketing.
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Republican push tightens Iowa voting rights
A letter condemns Iowa Republicans for voter restrictions likening the process to a lava obstacle course. It cites forms for ballot delivery to disabled voters, limited polling places and hours, strict absentee deadlines, purging inactive voters, and inactivated 17 year olds who could not vote. The author notes a 13 percent drop in active voters and urges support for Democrats to restore election fairness.
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Parker decries Black Lives Matter as anti freedom forces
Star Parker argues BLM's stance harms liberty, misleads about Cuba, and ties its agenda to anti freedom aims in the United States. She cites Freedom House and Pew data to challenge claims about embargo effects and sovereignty.
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Hart Improv Backlash Hurts Cedar Rapids Mayor
Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart faced backlash after a voice mail accusing CSPS Hall of violating nonprofit rules sparked the cancellation of an Improv Incubator event. Critics say the move risked hotel motel tax funds and revealed his volatile temperament. The incident draws attention to nonprofit funding amid uncertain lodging tax revenues.
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