Editorial urges action to shield eagles from lead shot
The Gazette argues for regulatory renewal after federal study links lead in 168 dead eagles across Iowa and three other Upper Midwest states to hunting remains. It cites 21 percent with lethal levels and 36 percent with lead fragments, urging lawmakers and the governor to revisit the ban on lead shot.
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Iowa
Upper Midwest
Kay Neumann
Save Our Avian Resources
The
Gazette
Orian Love
Mississippi
North America
State Natural Resources Commission
Terry Branstad
Capitol
Remembering Dr Charlie Griffin and a food drive note
A reader recalls Dr Charlie Griffin a Mercy Medical Center physician once in Dyersville who diagnosed with stethoscope and hands. Cedar Rapids area letter carriers and volunteers collected thousands of pounds for pantries on Stamp Out Hunger drive May 10 with Loaves and Fishes Pantry receiving nearly 40 car tons of canned and boxed goods.
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Mercy Medical Center
Charlie Griffin
Dyersville
Mercy
Griffin
Cedar Rapids Area
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Christ Episcopal Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Local readers reflect on politics faith and symbols
Letters discuss religious extremism and democracy in America citing the Declaration and Constitution while expressing concern over radical politics. A Marion reader recalls farming life and questions female leadership with guns and animal castration credentials as not suitable for national office.
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United States
America
U.S
Congress
Iowa
Barbell economy and government response debated
Gary Maydew argues the United States has a barbell economy with a shrinking middle class and rising wealth concentration. He cites trade deficits, NAFTA job losses, energy independence, and calls for infrastructure investment and smarter policy to strengthen the middle class.
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Red Lobster
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Ing
NAFTA
Canada
Mexico
Open heart close mouth speak for minority faiths editorial
Gordon Taylor from Anamosa writes that secular individuals should not be forced to abandon worship and argues for moderation in religious advocacy. He notes his Lutheran baptism and Methodist in-laws, criticizes columns urging Christian supremacy, and cites his aerospace and local business background.
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Paul Wood
Gazette
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Bill Brennan
the Gazette
Bob Elliott
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