Debate over Alliant energy rate disparity in Iowa
The Gazette Editorial argues for gradual, near-term rate equalization across Alliant Energy Iowa zones. Southern customers pay substantially less due to legacy costs, while northern areas face higher bills. A 2004 2005 decision window looms as Alliant seeks 17 to 25 percent residential increases amid a $400 million Mason City plant expansion.
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Volunteer Spotlight at Free Clinic Praises Progress and Community Involvement
A reader commends the Community Health Free Clinic for phon— praising privacy and dignity, noting hall Perrine Foundation and Darlene Schmidt support. They call for more volunteer dentists and hygienists and urge viewers to donate time monthly.
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Cyclists defend rights and urge road sharing
Readers defend cycling on roads citing taxes paid and safe conduct. A second letter praises President Bush’s faith and military service while criticizing John Kerry and recounts veterans’ experiences during Vietnam era. Jim Sorensen Marion expresses support and urges veterans to judge Kerry.
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Readers remind Bush of campaign ads and 9 11 promises
The letter questions the administration’s choice to use September 11 imagery in future campaign ads. It argues voters should remember Bush’s prior pledge not to politicize the attacks and urges voters to hold him to that memory when evaluating his statements and actions before the election.
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Scalia Recusal Could Help Bush In Pledge Case
Scalia’s potential abstention from the pledge case could yield a 4 4 Supreme Court split. A deadlock would leave the California ruling in place and give Bush a political edge by pressuring Kerry to take a stance on the under God clause.
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