Editorial urges smoke free laws and local control in Iowa
The Gazette's editorial praises Blake of the Grafton Street Pub in Cedar Rapids for keeping his bar smoke free and calls on Iowa legislators to empower local governments to ban smoking or pass stronger state laws. It cites studies on health benefits and cites recent exemptions debates, urging passage of Senate File 236 with no exceptions and avoidance of misleading industry reports.
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Cedar Rapids
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Rod Blagojevich
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Ohio
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Franklin County
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Readers argue on district elections and education policy
Letters discuss Linn County supervisors election by districts and critique local groups for opposing those changes. Two writers address ACT testing and graduation requirements, urging broader vocational and technical course offerings and language skills for agricultural jobs. The dialogue cites national figures and reflects rural Iowa concerns.
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Iowa
ACT Testing Inc
Paul Adams
Stanwood
Local Bid Openness Spurred By Naming Rights Question
A Cedar Rapids critic urges public bidding for the U S Cellular Center naming rights arguing local businesses and residents should have a chance. The letter questions city government changes and highlights concerns over sidewalk repairs and a deteriorating stone wall on O Avenue and 24th Street NW.
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Seventh Street
Second Avenue
O Avenue
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Plan 3 for Linn County supervisors would boost district representation
Reader letters urge adoption of district elections for Linn County supervisors to increase accountability and turnout, oppose Plan 2 as status quo, and argue for broader county representation and lower campaign costs. The page also includes a critique of media sensationalism and a defense of American civic effort.
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Cedar Rapids
Bernita Rozinek
Jim Cannon
Bush immigration bill sparks debate on costs and morality
In a May news conference President Bush defends his immigration bill, arguing it is comprehensive yet flawed. Critics warn of higher social costs from new immigrants who access welfare and schools, while supporters cite labor needs. The piece contemplates fiscal impact, reform narratives, and broader societal consequences.
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Robert Rector
Right-Of Center Heritage Foundation
Boston Globe
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USA
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