Editorial argues against municipal power in Iowa City
The Gazette urges voters to reject a municipal power utility, arguing private firm MidAmerican Energy provides reliable service, profits remain with shareholders, and public rate reviews exist. It notes uncertain cost savings from a city takeover and highlights regulatory controls on electricity pricing.
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Iowa City
MidAmerican Energy Co
Wa City
Iowa
MidAmerican
Municipal Power
Comb
Mid- American
Iowa Utilities Board
Community voices back local candidates in Cedar Rapids elections
Letters praise Chuck Swore for District 4 leadership and urge votes for McElmeel. Support also extols Nancylee Ziese for District 1 and Tom Podzimek for at large city council, highlighting community service, volunteering, and dedication.
Michael McElmeel for Cedar Rapids At Large Council
The message endorses Michael McElmeel for at large Cedar Rapids City Council citing his long military service and return to hometown to continue public service. It emphasizes proven problem solving experience and his education and background as qualifications for the council seat.
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Michael McElmeel
Cedar Rapids
McElmeel
U N report on Hariri death pressures Assad regime
The Mehlis report implicates top Syrian officials in Rafik Hariri's murder in Beirut. It describes meetings at Damascus landmarks and warns that UN findings could trigger intensified Western pressure and possible actions against Syria.
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Rafik al-Hariri
Beirut
Damascus
Baghdad
Washington
United Nations
Hariri
Detlev Mehlis
Mehlis
Bashar al-Assad
Damascus’ Meridien
Asef
Assad
Syria
Anwar Bunni
Joshua Landis
University of Oklahoma
Syriacomment
Iraq
U.S
Condoleezza Rice
Hezbollah
U.N
Security Council
Bush Administration
Syria-Iraq
Aleppo
Kay Halloran for Cedar Rapids Mayor A Vote For Experience
A Cedar Rapids volunteer and longtime Iowa legislator Kay Halloran is presented as a strong mayoral candidate. Supporters praise her legal career, public service, and "big picture" state and city view, while highlighting dedication to community needs and reform.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kay Halloran
Kay
Scott Olson for Cedar Rapids Mayor Candidate Endorsement
Bill Quinby endorses Scott Olson as a strong mayoral candidate for Cedar Rapids amid a new city government system. The letter highlights Olson’s vision, leadership, experience, and service, noting his ability to listen, work with diverse groups, and provide effective follow-through.
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Cedar Rapids
Scott Olson
Scott
Bill Quinby
Kay Halloran Endorsed For Experienced Council Leader
Speaker argues Halloran brings 13 years in the legislature and four in the Iowa Commerce Department plus 25 years practicing law in Cedar Rapids to guide a transition to a council manager system.
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Kay Halloran
Des Moines
Iowa Commerce Department
Kay
Cedar Rapids
Scott Olson Seeks Cedar Rapids Mayor Post With Vision
Cedar Rapidians backed changing the city form of government. Scott Olson promises new leadership and a unifying, inclusive approach to security, property taxes, and efficiency. He cites Charter Commission recommendations and Five in 15 projects to boost economic vitality and civic engagement.
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Scott Olson
Cedar Rapids
Charter Commission
Scott
Bill Brousard
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