Iowa charts path to green economy in Eastern Iowa
Guest column by Beverly Hannon highlights Cedar Rapids wind projects with Clipper Windpower and New Bohemia solar array funded by a DOE grant. The piece notes brownfields redevelopment, local partnerships, and community action from individuals and groups to attract green business while urging public participation.
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Iowa
Clipper Windpower
Cedar Rapids
New Bohemia
U.S. Department of Energy
Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Alliant Energy
Irenew.org
Eco-Lips
Thorland Company
Department of Energy
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
United States
Seattle
Los Angeles
Hurst
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Priority One
Liberty rhetoric and Nazi comparisons spark editorial backlash
Guest columnist accused of demonizing opponents by likening them to Hitler to defend liberty. The piece invoked Martin Niemoller, drawing criticism for insulting the pastor’s memory. The Gazette faced ire from readers and staff for publishing the Op-Ed at the top page. James Sheckler Marion
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Martin Niemeller
Gazette
James Sheckler
Marion
Half‑weight cars hit 64 mpg with safety edge
A design proposal outlines a two seat, compact car built from lightweight metal with molded insulation. It omits power steering and brakes, uses durable tires and shocks, and cuts size to two bucket seats. Weight reduction doubles fuel economy and lowers costs, matching a 30 mpg government standard.
A plan to cut gas usage with lighter cars and premium fuel
A letter argues for premium gas and a gas hog tax, and a law forcing new cars to weigh 1000 pounds or less. It claims ethanol use plus 25 percent fuel savings would lower prices, with domestic manufacturers producing safer, fuel efficient cars while imports near the goal.
Our vast resources come with responsibilities and freedoms
A reader argues the United States must balance power with responsibility and respect for others. He cites Iraqi and Afghan experiences, voter turnout, and global ideals, urging humane policy, limits on force, and a return to the Golden Rule.
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George Bush
Washington
Iraq
Afghanistan
Time Magazine
Saddam Hussein
Mary Jane Law urged to fix deadly T intersections
Leo Bissell of Cedar Rapids writes Iowa lawmakers urging a statewide program to fill and level T intersection ditches with culvert dirt to prevent fatal crashes like the Petersburg 2001 accident that killed Mary Jane Menge McDowell. He advocates a "slide through" design and a ten year plan.
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Leo Bissell
Dyersville
Petersburg
Mary Jane (Menge) McDowell
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Link Belt
Rockwell Goss
Greeley
McDowell
Bissell
Mary Jane
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BP Amoco
Munich
Beverly Hannon
Rural Anamosa
Iowa Renewable Energy
Craig Seeley Jr
National Guard
Dostal
Iowa City
U.S
Guantanamo
Kathleen Hall
The
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