Disaster relief bill fair investment for flood regions
The editorial backs Senate File 2217 a cost share plan to let qualifying communities keep a portion of future sales tax growth for flood walls and mitigation projects capped at 30 million dollars yearly for 10 years Cedar Rapids and western Iowa could benefit with local matches and federal funds If approved by the governor it would aid state recovery and future protection while balancing other priorities.
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Iowa
Senate
Cedar Rapids
Letters criticize UNI budget cuts and statehouse conduct
The letter writer condemns UNI president Allen for cutting physics geography and earth science despite a STEM focus, arguing funds are better used for education than athletics deficits. Additional readers challenge Iowa lawmakers over gun rights votes, stand your ground laws, and traffic camera debates, urging fact based decisions and safety measures.
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Ben Aislen
UNT
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Regents
Allen
CNN
MNIT
General Fund
Iowa
House
Kevin McCarthy
Coralville and regionalism tied to incentives and rivals
A Gazette opinion argues Coralville harms regional growth by siphoning neighbors' tax bases through incentives for developers. It cites the Von Maur deal, Go Daddy moves, and lawsuits as evidence that cities pursue short term gain over cooperative regional development. It urges leaders to prioritize regionalism over cross city competition.
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Oliver McMillan
Coralville
Iowa River Landing
Iowa City
Gazette
Dave DeWitte
von Maur
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Go Daddy
Hiawatha
Iowa
Republican stance on women's rights sparks backlash and debate
Mary Sanchez argues the GOP promotes limits on reproductive rights and health coverage while portraying equality as lip service. She highlights Romney’s Planned Parenthood funding vow, contraception debates, and Violence Against Women Act backlash, urging allies to defend women’s gains.
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Planned Parenthood
Family Planning Service
Romney
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen
Dianne Feinstein
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