Editorial questions citys camera law enforcement and scope
The Gazette editorial questions Cedar Rapids surveillance camera rules arguing weak enforcement two decades old and vague coverage focusing on late hour gas stations and hotels. It cites a 2010 Kwik Shop abduction where footage aided rescue and arrest, urging clearer penalties and stricter compliance.
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Chuck
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids camera ordinance debated for public safety
An editorial discusses Cedar Rapids Chapter 60A surveillance camera rules and calls for revisions. The piece weighs mandating cameras for businesses, notes late night risk, and questions resource use for police inspections while urging clearer limits and stronger effectiveness.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar-Rapids
Licensing battles shape Pioneer Monsanto seed future
Letters discuss the Pioneer Monsanto patent fight over genetically modified seeds androyalty costs, with views on industry battles, delays, and market impact. A reader cites field observations in Illinois showing root worm resistance and predicts billions in royalties for Pioneer Dupont. Additional letters urge gun control action, neighborhood events, and import of affordable drugs to lower healthcare costs.
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Monsanto
Monmouth
Ill
Dupont Pioneer
Dupont Pioneer Seed Science
Opposition to gay involvement urged in Boy Scouts of America
Mildred Noble Vinton cites Justin Wasson of Wellington Heights while urging fellow believers to oppose gay involvement in the BSA. She notes officials are reviewing the issue and directs readers to scout.org contact page for comments quoting two famous lines.
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BSA
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Mildred Noble Vinton
West Fertilizer blast blamed on official passivity
Guest editorial argues authorities shirked responsibility before the West Texas ammonium nitrate explosion. It critiques TCEQ, the Office of the State Chemist, and DPS for denying duty, cites 2400 tons stored annually, and calls for honest procedural reforms and stronger leadership from Gov. Perry to prevent future disasters.
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Steve McCraw
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West Fertilizer
Gary Polasek
Reuters
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FBI
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