Public records move to public access during Sunshine Week
Iowa Public Safety shifts to publish arrests incidents and investigations on district affinity pages for easier access. An Iowa House committee eases paths to expanding Linn County’s board of supervisors by allowing petitions for elections. Grant Wood exhibit adds Midnight Ride of Paul Revere to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art lineup. Exhibit runs Sept 10 to Dec 4. Cedar Rapids residents press City Hall on Third Street SE truck traffic affecting safety near H D Youth Center and Osada housing.
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Birds and bills echo in Cedar Rapids and Iowa Capitol
A Cedar Rapids nuisance bird debate recalls 1955 petition to clear downtown venues after two shoppers were hit by droppings. Separately, Metro High students failed to reinstate felons voting rights as state lawmakers halted many bills and blocked local smoking bans and payday loan regulations.
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Readers debate rights on gay marriage and tax policy
A March letters page includes Chad Hansen arguing against a constitutional right to same sex marriage and urging focus on behavior. Chandra Jordan calls for network feed access amid sports pre emptions. Bud Clark writes on cigarette and alcohol taxes and their societal costs. The exchanges show concerns over rights, media, and public finance.
Mailer critiques Chamber of Commerce and government views
A reader denounces a Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce mailer for biased city finance and government views. The note questions why Muscatine is targeted and suggests Cedar Rapids bulk mail options for local business. The letter also discusses religion and Ten Commandments debates, urging adherence to law amid cultural shifts.
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Scientific tourism threatens American science and policy
A Johns Hopkins scientist warns that lawmakers and the public intrude into laboratories, shaping research and risking a fragmented national science policy. The piece argues for a single national policy, cross border collaboration, and the need for scientists to influence policy without compromising ethical standards.
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