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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2014
Page
5
The Gazette argues that rules protect public safety and must apply to all including lawmakers. It cites Iowa revelations of officials carrying guns in the State Capitol and urges open address of security gaps and uniform enforcement of laws for all public servants and citizens.
Susan Martinek from Cedar Rapids voices concern over casino support and city spending while commending firefighters. She questions calls and voter turnout, connects past downtown hotel issues to current plans, and asks for focus on public welfare over monuments. She also defends a mounted image on fire trucks despite a single complaint.
Ramon Lim argues against prioritizing regional funding over global ties as the Regents consider shifting to a residency based allocation. He warns this could underfund the University of Iowa, reduce international influence, and hinder top university status. Lim advocates expanding two year colleges and limiting residency based cuts.
Editorial contact details for Source Media Network listed as Mail Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with inquiries directed to Jeff Tecklenburg at sourcemedia.net or by phone at 319 398 8262 for questions.
Iowa Supreme Court rules state Sen. Rick Bertrand failed to prove that opponent Rick Mullin and the Iowa Democratic Party acted with actual malice in a 2010 attack ad linking Bertrand to a drug company. Court says high bar for defaming public figures remains, and political speech must be protected. Critics warn of rising campaign lies and calls for legal reform.
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