Iowa City's prairie plan tests public buy-in for climate goals
The Gazette editorial urges continued public engagement as Iowa City scales prairies from 86 to 50 acres to meet climate targets. It notes carbon-sink value, council indecision on solar, and limited authority to force private energy changes, rating local support at about 60 percent and urging stronger citizen education.
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Community Letters Urge Caution Over May Reopenings
In a May 19 statement Gov. Reynolds announced further reopenings for Memorial Day weekend allowing crowds in theaters pools and dining. The letter argues for continued testing and warns against a second wave urging Trump to deploy the Defense Production Act to expand COVID 19 testing supplies.
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Will snowbirds stay or return after the pandemic
Harrop considers whether second-home owners will linger beyond winter and reshape local scenes. Amid city restrictions and remote work, seasonal residents may hold on in Florida and other destinations, while locals savor relief from tourist crowds, raising questions about lasting migration and tax questions.
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Reduced revenue not excuse for raising taxes says Ingstad
Chris Ingstad argues that Iowa should not raise taxes as the legislature reconvenes to address a projected budget gap caused by COVID-19. He credits residents and small businesses for staying home to curb the virus and warns lasting funding shortfalls require careful spending, not higher taxes. Ingstad is president of Iowans for Tax Relief.
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Kim Reynolds
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