Mayors push back against state control over local issues
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett and colleagues from Des Moines and Council Bluffs argue state agencies erode local decision making on law enforcement and infrastructure. They cite school start authority and traffic enforcement cameras as examples of philosophical rifts with the legislature and governor during Iowa Press discussions.
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Johnston
Iowa
Big Brother
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Ron Corbett
Mayors of Iowa cities discuss public safety cameras
Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Council BluffsMayors debate traffic cameras on IPTV Iowa Press asserting local control and safety benefits while opposing state and legislative limits. They argue cameras aid motorists and officers and stress local needs with citizen recourse if displeased.
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Matt Walsh
Downie
Iowa Department of Transportation
Corbett
DOT
House
Mayors keep political options open in Iowa cities
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett says he has been encouraged to run for governor since 1998 but plans to focus on statewide policy discussions as mayor for now. Des Moines rival Downie says he loves his current job and does not plan a congressional run, though he may seek the governorship in 2018.
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Johnston
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Terry Branstad
Corbett
Des Moines
Frank Downie
Congress
David Young
Wisconsin woman gets 60 days for Mount Vernon crash fatalities
Kimberly Jo Sargent, 45, of Platteville, Wis., was sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to failure to maintain control and speeding in a fatal June 16 crash in a Mount Vernon construction zone. Two killed, including driver David Hultquist and Skyler Darrow. The judge ordered consecutive 30 day terms to be served within 120 days.
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Wisconsin
Mount Vernon
Kimberly Jo Sargent
Platteville
Wis
Highway 1
Abbe Hills Road
David Hultquist
Skyler Darrow
Sargent
Linn County
Monica Slaughter
Hultquist
Darrow
Mount Vernon High School
Slaughter
6Th Judicial District
Lorraine Machacek
The Gazette City Classifieds and Contact Details
The Gazette establishes publication details including address 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 and postmaster box for address changes. Subscriptions cost 7 per week 364 per year with out of state 468 yearly and provide 7 day delivery. General contact numbers listed.
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Second Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Gazette Company
Gazette Co. Inc
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Trish.mehaffey
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