Local governments urged to balance fireworks rules
The Gazette urges Iowa communities to balance safety with liberty as new state law allows local rules on use. Marion favors limited use June 24 to July 8 and New Year’s periods, while Johnson County contemplates a sale moratorium and Cedar Rapids considers a city use ban.
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Towa
Joe McHale
Krebill
McHale
Marion
Johnson County
Jeff Danielson
D-Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
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Community Letters Downplaying Free Speech and Amendment Debates
A Cedar Rapids reader condemns ultraliberal activism and university actions seen as curbing speech. The letter cites the Johnson Amendment and warns against religious factions endorsing candidates, arguing it could fracture faith communities.
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Congress
Donald Trump
Pete Larson
Cedar Rapids
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Annamarie Marcalus
Iowa City
Discount stores lure shoppers with bargain toys and chaos
Lenore Skenazy revels in discount retailers where 99 cent gimmicks thrill bargain hunters. She recalls finding toy figures, jelly, and quirky items amid thrifty chaos, noting the frenzied joy of shopping sprees and the joy of rock bottom prices.
Oklahoma tightens trespass law around critical infrastructure
Oklahoma approved a robust trespassing bill targeting critical infrastructure including pipelines and refineries. Convicts face fines up to 10 000 dollars and potential jail time for intent to disrupt, with stiffer penalties for damage. A related provision extends civil liability to sponsors or facilitators of trespassing.
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Dale Denwall
The
Oklahoman
Mark McBride
Denwall
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Cushing
Okla
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Tenn
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Tennessee
Gulf
Bakken
Arkansas
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Valero Energy
Keystone
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Lynda
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