Save Ely Stone Bridge Now to Prevent Loss
Dorothy Rapp urges Jones County to fund repairs for the Ely Stone Bridge amid past paving damage. University of Colorado experts offer a $23 926 plan for water diversion and repairs, with no cost to the county, while a long term plan is set for March 31. A Citizens group backs urgent action to preserve the historic structure and asks residents to contact supervisors. Rose Rohr can provide details. Dorothy Rupp notes she is related to the Ely family and advocates preservation.
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Dave Loebsack backs rural broadband expansion effort
In a community letter Dave Loebsack highlights his bipartisan work on rural broadband. He notes drafting a House Energy and Commerce exemption to ease FCC rule compliance for Iowa small providers while expanding internet access for students seniors and homebound patients.
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Ward voting in Marion deserves a yes vote
A local advocate urges a yes vote on ward voting in Marion arguing it keeps campaigning costs lower and allows door to door outreach. They note differing ward needs including flood issues and water runoff, and suggest prioritizing a new water plant over a library.
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Letters Call for Election Submissions and Local Viewpoints
Readers must submit election letters by today for Nov 8 publication. Noreen Tonkin urges Marion voters to consider ward needs and tax impacts while Marion Mathis supporters defend her Iowa Senate record and Gazette endorsement. Bob Welsh of Town City voices support.
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Reckoning Yet to Come After Long Election Season
Kathleen Parker notes the approaching vote as campaign fatigue grows and investigations loom. She contrasts Clinton and Trump, warns of Senate obstruction and FBI email probes, and observes Trump shifting to a media empire phase while pausing donor fundraising.
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Auditor orders arrest over absentee ballot conduct clash
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller ordered the arrest of his former Democratic rival Joe Stutler for election misconduct after Stutler cast an absentee ballot at the auditor's office and reportedly photographed it. County Attorney Vander Sanden disputed the statute interpretation, saying absentee ballots need not be cast in a booth and photos are allowed. The incident follows a long running feud between Miller and Stutler, with Miller calling the move an overreaction and political retribution.
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