Iowa 2010 report should again draw lawmakers' attention
Iowa lawmakers debate the 2010 Iowa 2010 The New Face of Iowa report with input from State Sen. Joe Bolkcom and House Speaker Brent Siegrist. They discuss workforce growth, language policy, life sciences, manufacturing, child care, and government efficiency while considering county consolidation and future agendas. The editorial urges revisiting the report to guide policy.
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Iowa
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Bolkcom
Siegrist
Gazette
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
The Gazette Letters Policy Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature complete street address and daytime phone number for verification. No anonymous letters are accepted though addresses are not published.
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Grassley seeks cameras in federal courts to modernize judiciary
Senator Grassley went to the Supreme Court steps to push legislation allowing courtroom cameras, arguing it would modernize the judiciary. The Gazette editorial supported the idea, while the author warned of sensationalism, juror influence, and profit-driven media coverage undermining due process. David M. Elderkin, a longtime Cedar Rapids lawyer, adds cautious perspective.
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Chuck N Grassley
U.S. Supreme Court
Johnny Cochran
Gazette
Grassley
Lance Ito
Ito
Bob Zupkey
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Debated Deer Population and DNR Liability
A letter argues the deer population, backed by the Department of Natural Resources, causes collision deaths and crop and property damage. The writer urges Gov. Vilsack and a legislative special session to authorize suing the DNR for losses from the deer herd.
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Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Tom Vilsack
Swisher fourth graders learn safety lessons at the stable
A Swisher fourth grade teacher replaced traditional math and reading with horse safety lessons at a local stable. The writer contrasts this approach with glossy textbooks and stresses the value of safety education for all animals including pigs cattle sheep and alligators.
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Swisher
Flag Birthday prompts push for constitutional flag protection
Coralville writer Ken Krizan urges Congress to adopt a flag protection amendment under Article V to shield the Stars and Stripes from desecration. He argues such a change preserves national unity, honors veterans, and upholds First Amendment balance.
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Congress
U.S
From Peasants to Elites on KSUI Airplay
A listener notes irony as KSUI spins the 1812 Overture and reflects on how a once humble crowd now appears more elitist than the aristocracy they displaced in recent years. The remark contrasts style with history and the station’s evolving image.
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