Editorial urges careful use of flexible flood bonding in 2009 session
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids backed Senate File 457 to let cities in disaster areas issue bonds for flood damage repairs without a public vote, with 30 year repayment. It notes voter referendums possible above $3 million, but cautions governors and cities to provide full debt explanations and avoid abuse as recovery proceeds.
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Cedar Rapids
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House
Chet Culver
Right wing exploitation of marriage laws opposed in Iowa ruling
A letter by Mary Hain Jr. argues conservatives seek to block equal rights for gay and lesbian couples and criticizes past stances on civil rights and abolition. The writer urges support for the Iowa Supreme Court decision expanding marriage rights and contrasts public policy choices in taxation and services.
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Libertarian Call and Same-Sex Marriage Debate Letter
Kevin Litten argues for smaller government and tax cuts while criticizing Medicare reforms. He endorses Libertarian growth and questions civil rights status for same sex marriage, responding to Jennifer Browie’s May 3 column by labeling it simplistic and fallacious.
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Jennifer Browie
Mother’s Day confession from a loving but wayward son
A syndicated columnist recounts a chaotic Mother’s Day involving family drama. He details his mother’s fierce loyalty to her incarcerated son, her age defying independence, and a reckless spree that ends with a dramatic escape, hinting at a larger satirical family saga.
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Stinker
Mother
Phc
Mpr
Gazette Editorial Board Contact Details
Independent newspaper founded in 1883 outlines editorial leadership and staff roles for The Gazette. Publisher Dave Storey and Editor Lyle Muller are listed with page editors and columnists including Jeff Tecklenburg and Steve Buttry.
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the Gazette
Dave Storey
More to Know About Harassment at UI Training
Jennifer Hemmingsen reports on the University of Iowa mandatory sexual harassment training for staff faculty and students. The piece discusses the program's purpose lessons from past scandals and the need for proactive bystander intervention and clear policies.
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Jenna
Paul
Ramon
Mr. Jackson
Monique DiCarlo
Council On Status of Women
Men’s
DiCarlo
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