Cedar Rapids weighs 300‑foot buffer for convenience stores
The Cedar Rapids City Council debates a proposed ordinance creating a 300 foot buffer between new convenience stores and single family zones R-1 R-2 and R-3 Existing stores would stay but could not expand Supporters cite noise lights traffic crime while noting conveniente services are convenient for customers Critics warn developers can find other sites and argue homes should not be devalued by nearby stores
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Yore
Supreme Court allows continued access to abortion clinics
The Court left in place a 1989 order banning Operation Rescue from blocking New York area abortion clinic entrances. Randall Terry denounced the decision as Nazi-like rhetoric, while editors defend the ruling as preserving women's right to lawful abortion and warn against distortions that could mislead youth.
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Can bicameral legislature work amid partisanship and gridlock
The piece argues that a two chamber system with a separate chief executive often stalls inaction as one party controls the executive and the other the legislature. It cites Texas and Nebraska as contrasting cases and notes courts increasingly influence state policy, while highways and defense spending show how money flows back to political actors.
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Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
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Tauke Receives Heavy Telecommunications PAC Support
In letters to the Gazette a reader notes Iowa Representative Tom Tauke leads all members with over 90000 dollars from telecom PACs while industry executives donate about 41000 to Tauke’s Senate bid. The writer condemns this corporate influence and urges a representative free of such ties.
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Congress
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Miller touted as strong Democratic bid for governor
The document lauds Attorney General Tom Miller as the leading Democratic candidate for governor. It cites a 65 percent statewide vote in his last election and calls him the party's top vote getter in Iowa for two decades. It argues his credentials and integrity would appeal to a broad base in November.
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Iowa
Death penalty not necessary
A reader thanks for printing Anthony Lewis’s death penalty piece and describes walking a Georgia pilgrimage against capital punishment. He observes race influences who is executed and notes families of murder victims choosing nonviolence, expressing hope for a more civilized society. Bill Douglas, Des Moines.
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Criminal Justice Ministries
Des Moines
Gary Zimmerman for Linn County supervisor a trusted neighbor
A local supporter describes Gary Zimmerman as highly integrity driven and deeply devoted to the public. The speaker notes 30 years of acquaintance and 20 years on a credit union board, highlighting visits with seniors at the Witwer Center and a commitment to daily service beyond occasional meetings.
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Gary Zimmerman
Gary
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Eric Tabor for Congress Promises Rural Advantage
The candidate emphasizes hard work and determination to shape Iowa's future and vows to oppose unfair foreign trade to let farmers and businesses compete fairly. He cites leading a Social Security off budget push at 320 precinct caucuses to protect the Trust Fund and senior benefits.
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Congress
Eric
Primary election urges Republican ballot June 5 for Joe Ertl
A reader urges voters to request a Republican ballot in the June 5 primary to choose strong candidates for the November ballot. The author endorses Joe Ertl for United States representative, praising his common sense values, conservative business background, integrity, and calm, problem solving demeanor.
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Joe Ertl
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Congress
Deadline Looms for Candidate Letters to Gazette
To be considered for the June 5 primary, letters about candidates and issues must reach The Gazette editorial department by Wednesday noon May 30. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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