Editorial: Open deliberations on pipeline approval needed
The Gazette asserts the Iowa Utilities Board erred by approving the Dakota Access Pipeline in a closed session after extensive public hearings. It urges full public deliberation to preserve trust and transparency in government actions.
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Iowa Utilities Board
Dakota Access
Geri Huser
Elizabeth Jacobs
Nick Wagner
Iowa
Community Letters Urge Action on Animal Welfare and EMS Aid
A letter argues ending animal abuse and improving rural EMS care in Iowa. It urges lawmakers to provide a one time 1.5 million dollar funding for Mission Lifeline 12 lead ECGs for rural transportation to cut STEMI deaths and improve emergency response. The piece cites Heart Association concerns and personal stakes.
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American Heart Association
Lifeline
Transit Driver Appreciation Day for Cedar Rapids system
A note in Cedar Rapids thanks transit drivers serving Cedar Rapids Hiawatha and Marion and highlights the value of their service to the community. Riders share appreciation for drivers who helped with jobs advice or waiting for late passengers and suggest small tokens like snacks cards or flowers.
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Hannah Frost
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Marion
Biodiesel Day Highlights Climate and Economic Benefits
Ed Ulch highlights biodiesel as a renewable fuel from soybeans and other oils, noting Iowa as a top producer. He cites 2 billion gallons used last year, carbon reductions of 18.2 million tons, and greenhouse gas cuts up to 81 percent. He argues for job growth, rural benefits, and lower food costs as energy costs decline, with California planning rising biodiesel use.
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Iowa
U.S
California
Oregon
United States
West Coast primaries seek rotating regional system
Froma Harrop argues that California Oregon and Washington have had no presidential primaries yet. She supports a rotating regional primary to give all regions a fair chance while Iowa and New Hampshire keep early influence. She notes concerns about bias and funding, and contrasts with a national primary date plan.
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West Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii
Alaska
Jeb Bush
Marco Rubio
Martin O’malley
Seattle Times
Kay Stimson
National Association of Secretaries of State
Iowa
New Hampshire
Association
Stimson
Hillary Clinton
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