Iowa City District 4: Dobyns Presents Clear Policy Contrast
The Gazette endorses Rick Dobyns for Iowa City District 4 citing his community leadership and medical background. He supports downtown revitalization, citywide economic growth, and avoiding property tax increases while expanding the tax base through retail, industry, and an edge-to-edge development plan.
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Endorsements and guest columns in Gazette editorials
The Gazette Editorial Board will publish endorsements of Iowa City Council candidates in contested races. Soboroff, a radio owner and advocate for Voiceless residents, criticizes police presence on the southeast side and calls for business friendliness and tax restraint, while questioning the new city manager’s performance.
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Debates on Electoral Reform and Local Politics
Letters discuss a proposed Lodge-Gossett popular vote amend ment as an alternative to the Electoral College and critique TSA expansion. The page also contains endorsements for Ann Poe and other local candidates in Cedar Rapids, with resident opinions on recovery efforts and municipal spending.
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Less Super Power, More Fiscal House at Home
The piece argues America’s waning dominance could curb global burdens, with Europe shifted toward China as Greece’s crisis ripples through markets. It notes NATO defense gaps, U S spending comparisons, and a strategy of leading from behind while retreating from Iraq.
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Priorities for people's farm bill
John R. Whitaker of the Iowa Farm Service Agency outlines farm bill priorities focusing on a strong safety net sustainable productivity and vibrant markets. He advocates targeted energy investments conservation rural development and expanded regional and export opportunities to support jobs and maintain U S agriculture leadership.
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