One Cent Tax Votes Split Across Iowa Cities
Five Linn County communities approved a one cent local option sales tax to fund infrastructure and flood mitigation projects with July 1 collection. Johnson County saw close results in Iowa City and Coralville, with absentee ballots still possible and final outcomes not known until May 12.
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Oters
Linn County
Marion
Hiawatha
Robins
Center Point
Walford
Johnson County
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa
Dale Helling
North
Deborah Thornton
Zette
Unnatural Mate Opinion Sparks Debate on Speech Norms
A reader argues that claiming same sex mating is unnatural is not hate speech while stressing scientific observation. The letter warns against misnaming swine flu as pork disease and urges Iowa stations to correct terminology to protect economy and public understanding.
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Iowa
Opponents not haters column sparks debate on marriage
John David Lowe from North Liberty critiques Jennifer Brodie for biased language in her May 3 column. He argues civil marriage equality should prevail and condemns violence and bigotry on all sides.
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Jennifer Brodie
California
Biodie
Biocie
Brodie
Iowa
John David Lowe
North Liberty
Public health plan to reduce costs urged by retired nurse
A retired registered nurse argues for a public health insurance option to cover the uninsured and underinsured. The plan would lower costs, spur competition, and let Americans keep their current coverage if desired. The author urges Senator Grassley to support reform.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Scientific observations on mating as natural order and device ends
The piece argues that biological mating is between opposite sexes and compares it to male and female ends in electrical plugs and hoses. It claims acknowledging same sex animal mating as unnatural is not hate speech but a truthful observation.
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Lynn Montgomery Vinton
Gazette Editorial Board Announcement
The Gazette announces its editorial board with Dave Storey as publisher and notes the paper’s long history since 1883. An independent newspaper, the Gazette emphasizes responsible editorial leadership.
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the Gazette
Dave Storey
Why Swine Flu Gets Its Name and Pork Concerns
The piece notes misconceptions about flu origins and notes Iowa leads hog production with North Carolina second. As of April 29 no swine flu cases are in these states. It questions the naming and mentions people avoiding pork and hog markets plunging.
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Iowa
North Carolina
Cedar Rapids mayor race fueled by partisan tension
In Cedar Rapids the mayoral contest heats as former Iowa House Speaker Ron Corbett leads a field that also includes Linn County supervisor Linda Langston and City Council member Monica Vernon. Democrats push Langston, Republicans rally behind Corbett, with debates over partisan roles and potential gubernatorial aims. Todd Dorman notes the dynamic and warns against turning the race into a partisan sideshow.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ron Corbett
GOP
Steve Grubbs
Corbett
Linn County
Linda Langston
Barack Obama
Obama
Langston
Monica Vernon
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Lyle Muller
Jeff Tecklenburg
Steve Buttry
Todd Dorman
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Beth DeBoom
Chuck Peters
Gazette Communications
Joe Hindley
Tecklenburg
Gazcomm.com
Mope
Helmand
Aes
Asaan Ghwass
Gilaas Khatt
POE
Idea
Hich
Todd
Dorman
Gazetts
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