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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2021
Page
6
The Gazette outlines length limits and formatting for reader letters. It specifies a word count cap, reminder to state viewpoints clearly, and contact information for submissions. It also notes editorial standards and contact details for questions or submissions.
Guest editorial cites an EPA report showing now and here climate change affecting health and environment with heat waves three times past levels and floods five times more common along the East Coast. It urges rapid transition to renewables and notes offshore turbine progress and calls for zero emission nuclear advocacy.
Community letter attacks the April 30 signing of Senate File 252 by the Iowa governor. The measure bars Des Moines Marion and Iowa City from enforcing anti discrimination ordinances against landlords who refuse Section 8 vouchers. The writer condemns the bill as codifying discrimination harming BIPOC seniors and disabled renters, undermining pandemic recovery, and shifting litigation costs to taxpayers while feigning local control. The note questions Republican limits on local authority in Iowa.
Guest columnist Chris Hagenow argues Gov. Kim Reynolds places Iowa first by ending federal unemployment benefits and returning COVID-19 funds. He notes strong job openings, a 3.7 percent unemployment rate, and a robust state economy while criticizing federal policy and migrant housing moves.
Iowa becomes first state to codify to go alcohol permanently after lifting rules during the pandemic. Laws allow alcohol for off premise use and third party delivery with 6 am Sunday sales, while clarifying containers and seeking reduced drunk driving risks. Localities may also adopt sidewalk cafe permissions.
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