Editorial argues for letting voters decide casino expansion in Iowa
The Gazette urges allowing local referendums to determine new casinos in six counties and considers market limits, regulators, and public support. It cites existing facilities, tribal casinos, and economic and social costs, concluding voters should receive what they approved and market forces should decide.
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Tama
Webster
Hancock
Franklin
Wapello
Lyon
Iowa
Des Moines
Lyon County
Sioux Falls
Suggestions for use of traffic camera funds
From prior reports the Cedar Rapids Police Department expects about 750000 dollars yearly from traffic camera fines. The chief says public safety and reducing officer time justify the cams with revenue as a secondary aim. Proposals include beautifying major corridors funding Czech Village projects flood trail repairs driver education traffic light coordination urban tree planting street repairs youth centers and supporting local nonprofits.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Graham
Marion
Hiawatha
Euthanizing a beagle case sparks debate on animal care
A letter from Rita Gonzalez Cedar Rapids argues for humane care over euthanasia for Albert the blind beagle at Safe Haven Iowa City. She shares personal animal medical costs and experiences, praising ongoing Cedar Rapids flood recovery and community rebuilding efforts.
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Albert
Safe Haven
Iowa City
Telegraph Attacks Parliament Corruption Under Brown Rule
The Daily Telegraph campaigns to expose MPs for expense padding and “wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred” claims. It highlights pricey items from a £2,000 torrent of repairs to a trouser press, amid Speaker Michael Martin stepping down after two centuries. The piece notes Telegraph sales up 10 percent as readers crave sensational exposure.
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Gordon Brown
Labor
House of Commons
Michael Martin
London
Martin
Telegraph
Sodden Wickham
Bridgewater
Iran
Barack Obama
Gazette Opinion Page Contact Details
Gazette editorial staff list includes Publisher Dave Storey Editor Lyle Muller and Chairman Joe Hladky. Contact the Opinion Page Editor at (319) 398-8262 or via reff tecklenburg fazcomm.com for submissions and queries.
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Veterans Dedication Endures in Brooklyn Memorial Day Tribute
Jennifer Hemmingsen profiles Brooklyn Iowa veterans who gather each May to honor fallen comrades at Memorial Cemetery. Stories span World War II veterans Russell Price and Gene Osborn, Korean War veterans like Don Brannian, and local historians. The piece underscores intergenerational memory, oral histories, and community memorials ahead of Memorial Day.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Stanley Walford
Don Brannian
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Korea
Gene Osborn
Russell Price
Price
Harold “Pie” Keller
Iwo Jima
Historical Society
Carol Carpenter Hanson
John Reynolds
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