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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2008
Page
4
Allamakee County supervisors unanimously pass a landmark zoning ordinance limiting development on about 8 percent of county land after six years of study and public input. They promise tweaks to avoid penalizing landowners with platted development and cite Winneshiek and Minnesota examples of similar overlays.
Community readers advocate for Sullivan and Langston in the five member district system. They highlight union ties, fiscal stewardship, accountability and the need for experienced representation as Linn County shifts to district elections and a $100 million budget.
A reader urges voting June 3 to reelect Joel Miller as Linn County auditor citing his fair leadership, accountability, and willingness to challenge old ideas. The letter praises Miller's Internet initiatives and cross party respect while urging local officials to adopt his recommended geothermal policy.
Yesterday's results show strong views on the Indianapolis 500 as the greatest auto racing event. The poll tallied 315 votes with 68.9 percent backing yes and 31.1 percent backing no. A new question appeared at 4:30 p.m. daily asking readers about Memorial Day travel.
The piece argues that environmental ism is a nature worshiping religion cloaked in science. It contrasts secular conservation with eco fanaticism and asserts conservation, not mysticism, should guide economic choices. It cites polar bears and policy debates to critique green orthodoxy.
Postville families confront deportation and jail risk as immigrant workers’ children, long studied in local schools, face uncertain futures. Infill development debates in Cedar Rapids raise concerns about storms and neighbor impact. Veterans Memorial Day emcee change at KMRY sparks questions about air time rules and politics.
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