Editorial: Branstad should act on Lura but not for gambling
The Gazette argues Governor Branstad should remove Mick Lura as executive secretary of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for improper use of state computer time in a private fantasy baseball league. It says no criminal activity occurred, but urges disciplinary action to reinforce public-employee policy while preserving a capable official.
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Mick Lura
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McDonald’s to Switch Fries to Vegetable Oil for Health Appeal
McDonald’s plans to fry its French fries in vegetable oil instead of saturated fat-laden animal oil blends. The move, urged by concerns over cholesterol and heart disease, follows competitive pressure and public criticism led by Phil Sokolof and a Gallup poll showing many Americans cutting fast-food visits.
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McDonald’s
McDonald's
Nebraska
Phil Sokolof
Gallup
Dilemma Over Utensils At Fort Madison Penitentiary
Iowa State Penitentiary officials face a conflict between environmental policy and prison safety as they decide whether to extend the July 1 deadline for ceasing polystyrene and foam tableware. With no non threatening substitutes found, leaders pause the search until at least January to prevent making the prison population and staff vulnerable.
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Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Tax debates clash with faltering economy and tax cap plans
The economy shows 2Q growth at 1.2 percent as White House and Congress push for tax increases amid calls for spending cuts. Critics warn a cap on state and local tax deductibility could worsen a downturn and hit middle earners, arguing for targeted tax reform instead.
Marion Annexation Debate Warns of Taxpayers Burden
Letters argue against annexing 1100 acres of Blackford Farms land to Marion citing high costs for roads bridges and public services. Writer fears increased crime and idle land if the plan proceeds urging residents to attend the Thursday 7 p.m. City Hall hearing.
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Blackford Farms
Marion
City Hall
Roseanne Barr Original Anthem Performance Sparks Mixed Reactions
Readers respond to Roseanne Barr singing the national anthem before a Padres game on July 25. The letter criticizes the performance as embarrassing and outrageous while noting her career as an entertainer. Another reader defends Dee Ann Rexroat’s July 24 review as opinionated reporting.
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Roseanne Barr
Padres
Dee Ann Rexroat
Ms. Rexroat
Branstad's Hand Studies Iowa Second in Nation Growth
Cedar Falls based Ben Wikner of Iowans for Continued Progress cites a study placing Iowa second nationally in business growth over a decade, with a 151 percent rise versus a national 84 percent. The piece contrasts Iowa's gains under Gov. Terry Branstad with other views.
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Arizona
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Don Avenson
Ben Wikner
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Cedar Falls
Lawful leash rules urged to curb free roaming pets
A Cedar Rapids letter argues dogs must be leashed or fenced to protect lawns and flower beds from at large pets. The writer cites harm to property and safety concerns and calls on the City Council and Animal Control to enforce laws and curb free roaming cats and dogs.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Animal Control
New Kids on the Block message misprinted in Gazette
Becky Weyland of Cedar Rapids urged the New Kids on the Block to push the don’t do drugs message to national youth. The passage was misprinted in the July 28 Gazette.
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Becky Weyland
Cedar Rapids
Why the letter X captivates culture and commerce
A New York Times editorial notes X’s popularity in brand names and media. It cites Nexxus Nexis Lexis Lexus Exxon USX Nynex Abex Crown X and Xerox as examples, argues X’s visual and sonic appeal and calls X sexy as a final reason for its rise.
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