Guns in national parks Iowa calls for consistent concealed carry rules
The Gazette weighs federal rules allowing loaded guns in two Iowa national parks if Congress acts. Iowa permits vary by county, with 99 policies. experts urge uniform standards and training to ensure safe carry in Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Effigy Mounds.
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Contract extended for 225 dollar hour consultant raises concern
A May Gazette letter questions Cedar Rapids City Council flood consulting costs, citing Globe Midwest Adjusters International and Levy payments totaling 1.936 million. The writer urged accounting and better use of funds for relief, criticizing ongoing partisan gridlock and cap and trade implications.
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Words matter in California same sex marriage debate
The California Supreme Court upheld Prop 8 limiting marriage to opposite sex couples but left other equal rights intact. The author suggests the ruling is a narrow setback and the fight will continue in courts and ballots as the meaning of marriage remains central to the debate.
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The Gazette Editorial Names and Roles
Dave Storey serves as Publisher and Lyle Muller as Editor of The Gazette, with Jeff Tecklenburg named Opinion Page Editor. The announcement outlines leadership for the newspaper.
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Socialism by another name in American politics
Joel Snell of Cedar Rapids argues in a guest column that social democratic capitalism blends public and private sectors much like Western Europe. He contrasts socialism, capitalism, and mixed economies, noting Obama trends and Reagan era policies while predicting future shifts in U S economic governance.
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