Fewer Competitive Seats Cited in Redistricting Debate
The Gazette fact check analyzes claims by U S Rep Dave Loebsack that congressional districts are increasingly safe. Using Cook PVI and Silver models the piece notes 164 competitive seats in 1998 dropping to 90 in 2012 and as of 2016 only a small number of toss ups remain, with safety margins expanding. The analysis underscores gerrymandering and political topography as factors and cites calls for polarization linked to primary threats.
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Correction on Cedar Rapids library hours
The Gazette provides updated hours for Cedar Rapids public libraries starting next week. Downtown library hours are 9 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday with Sunday closed. Ladd Library is 9 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm Friday, closed Saturday, and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. Easter Sunday is closed.
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Gazette publication and subscription details factual notice
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Bail kept at million in 1985 Iowa murder case
Anthony Burtch, 57, remains jailed on a $1 million cash bond after a request for supervised release was denied. He is charged with killing Lance De Woody, 22, on August 12, 1985, with authorities saying De Woody and Burtch's wife were involved. De Woody's body was found the next day at the University of Iowa Oakdale campus. If convicted, Burtch faces life in prison.
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Coralville
Barry Bedford
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
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