West side residents vent over city funding and skywalk plan
Cedar Rapids readers decry perceived neglect of west side projects while funds for 33rd Avenue SW are redirected to a downtown skywalk. Letters express long-standing town-gown tensions and urge West Siders to vote with their views. A second letter references energy pipelines and global risks, weighing costs and benefits.
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33Rd Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Janet Lyness for Johnson County Attorney letter
A reader endorses Janet Lyness in the June 3 primary for Johnson County Attorney. The letter praises her deep county office experience, courtroom work, policy reform, and commitment to justice and fair process in the community. Nancy Porter Iowa City.
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Janet Lyness
Johnson County
Lyness
Nancy Porter
Iowa City
Rettig Fights for What She Believes In
Supporters praise Janelle Rettig on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for researching issues listening to residents and encouraging input. They describe her as honest about positions and unafraid to stand firm for what she believes is best for Johnson County.
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Janelle Rettig
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
Letters deadline for June 3 primary election publication
The Gazette notes letters about candidates or issues for the June 3 primary must be received by Tuesday to be eligible for publication. Not all eligible letters may appear in print due to volume. some may be published only online at thegazette.com.
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Thegazette.com
Carberry the farm defender in Johnson County race
Mike Carberry earns farmer and rural resident backing in Johnson County supervisor contest. He pledges to pause jail work while funding courthouse renovations for safety and space. He touts farmland protection in North Corridor and renewable energy cooperation as key traits.
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Mike Carberry
Johnson County
Carberry
Janelle Rettig
Mehaffey
Rettig
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Dandekar Campaign Vision for Iowa’s Future
Nicholas J. Marn advocates Swati Dandekar as the leading Democratic candidate to prepare Iowa for the rest of the 21st century. He cites her education plan with Internet linked AP courses for rural students and her record making Iowa a wind energy leader.
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Swati Dandekar
Congress
Dandekar
Iowa
America
Nicholas J. Marn
Mount Vernon
Jacobs Leads Iowa Hopeful for Senate
James F. Lang of West Branch urges support for Mark Jacobs as a noncareer candidate with Fortune 500 leadership, coalition-building, and experience addressing energy, environment, taxation, and growth to break Washington gridlock.
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Mark Jacobs
Iowa
Washington
Jacobs
James F. Lang
West Branch
Kinney for Senate District 39 Endorsed by Paula Vincent
Paula Vincent endorses Kevin Kinney for Senate District 39 highlighting his service on the Clear Creek Amana School Board and 28 years as a Johnson County Sheriff investigator. She praises his ethics, advocacy for trafficking victims, and commitment to the common good.
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Kevin Kinney
Senate
Kinney
Clear Creek Amana Community School
Johnson County Sheriffs Office
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