Iowa City urged to staff fourth fire station amid budget squeeze
The Gazette editorial pressures the Iowa City Council to fund a new northeast fire station as officials project a potential $1.5 million annual cut over five years. The piece notes eight minute response times in northeast areas, cites a $2.5 million build cost and $600 000 yearly operating cost, and urges prioritizing public safety over a sculpture budget.
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Michael Lombardo
Iowa
Dodge Street
Scott Boulevard
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Iowa and Illinois workers' comp fees and medical choice debate
Letters discuss allowing employee medical choice in Iowa and compare to Illinois fee limits, urging a 20 percent cap on contested benefits and no fee on uncontested. The writer cites worker remedy by the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner and notes broader state views on compensation and rights.
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Workers’ Compensation Commissioner
Mark Wooluums
Jean Dickson
Greg Egbers
Peter Thill Davenport
Obama vows stronger push against Mexican drug cartels
In a prime time address President Obama pledges expanded border enforcement, more agents, gun flow controls, and closer Mexican cooperation to curb cartel violence. The piece argues U S violence is connected, noting 7200 Mexican murders since 2008 and urging action on drug demand and money laundering in the United States.
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Omaha
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Homeland Security
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Texas
Arizona
Gazette letter guidelines invite public input to editorials
The Gazette invites letters to the editor addressing public issues and subject to editing. Include name, street address, and phone for verification. 250 words max, one letter per writer every 30 days. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email contacts provided.
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Gazette Opinion Page Staff Contact Details
Editorial board members and staff of The Gazette listed with roles including Publisher, Editor, Opinion Page Editor, Information Content Conductor, Columnists, Editorial Writer and Gazette Communications executives. Contact information for the Opinion Page Editor is provided.
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the Gazette
Lyle Muller
Jeff Tecklenburg
Steve Buttry
Todd Dorman
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Beth DeBoom
Chuck Peters
Gazette Communications
Joe Hladky
Finding retro relief in a restless era
In a reflective column Todd Dorman argues Americans seek comfort in nostalgia amid anxiety. He recalls vinyl records, old TV, retro media, and classic games while urging engagement with the present and cautioning against overindulgence in sentimentality.
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Higgins
Ferrari
Ltr
Berlin
William Shirer
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