Unintended consequences of fast track local tax revotes
The editorial notes that a January bill allowing fast track local option sales tax votes enabled revotes in five flooded Iowa communities Marion Hiawatha Robins Center Point and the Linn County portion of Walford The piece argues the measure forced a swift do over despite earlier voter rejection and urges residents to vote again May 5 or later.
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Disabilities and Delusions In Times of Hardship
A satirical column argues about disability politics and pensions, mocking police disability deals in Montgomery County and the Authors Guild. The author cites Rush Limbaugh, OxyContin, and a nationwide crisis while declaring personal incapacity and seeking compensation.
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Long Island
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Letters on taxes cameras and a failing system
A reader questions policy on forgery busts and social security cards, criticizes red light camera plans, and rails at local taxes amid flood aid. The letter laments misused wealth, calls for draining consultants, and urges strict checks and a future normal. Voters in Marion face property tax impacts after a no vote on a penny sales tax.
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Mauryne Simoons
Cedar Rapids
Fuzzy and Pearls Readers Push Back on Comics Removal
George Orwell and modern politics appear in a reader letter praising Fuzzy and Pearls before criticizing moves to drop comics. The writer, Martin Dessures of Central City, contrasts War is Peace with today’s policy language and urges vigilance against doublespeak.
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Gazette Editorial Board Roster and Leaders
The Gazette lists staff and leadership including Publisher Dave Storey Editor Lyle Muller Opinion Page Editor Jeff Tecklenburg Information Content Conductor Steve Buttry Columnists Todd Dorman Jennifer Hemmingsen Beth DeBoom Editorial Writer Chuck Peters Gazette Communications President CEO and Joe Hladky Chairman outlining the governance of the newspaper.
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Gazette invites public letters with guidelines
The Gazette invites letters addressing public issues for possible publication. Authors must include name, street address, and phone number for verification, with a 250 word limit and at most one letter per writer every 30 days. Submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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Gift to demand care change in dependent adult services
Iowa task force hears that the core issues are outdated underfunded services and a confusing system for dependent adults. Advocates pressed for clearer abuse investigations, better DHS record keeping, interagency cooperation, and stronger housing and caregiver support as hearings continue.
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