Cedar Rapids and Corridor Voters Face Key Local Elections
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids District 2 incumbent Monica Vernon faces multiple challengers while districts 4 and at large push anti downtown spending stances. Iowa City and Coralville also weigh downtown development, budgets, and TIF use. MarionMayors race splits over the central corridor plan. The State Senate District 18 contest between Liz Mathis and Cindy Golding could decide party control. Polls open 7 am to 9 pm.
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Steve Rhodes
Jean Leaf
Carl Cortez
Justin Wasson
Taylor Nelson
Cortez
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Ann Poe
Scott Olson
Iowa City
Matt Hayek
Coralville
Marion
Nick Glew
Allen Bouska
Swati Dandekar
Liz Mathis
Cindy Golding
University presidents on boards face oversight concerns
Readers weigh in on university leaders serving on corporate boards highlighting conflicts risks and accountability. Examples cite Northwestern St Johns BP Nike and other cases while praising Iowa Board of Regents oversight and proposing tax reform ideas and public questions about spending and transparency.
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University of Washington
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Board of Regents
Chuck Grassley
U.S
Ilowa
Obama cast as Robin Hood in class warfare clash
Kathleen Parker argues both parties use class warfare rhetoric as 2012 nears. Obama positions himself as Robin Hood while Republicans push anti tax pledges and block jobs bills. The piece notes the risk of backfire as voters seek leadership beyond anger and partisanship.
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Make photo IDs free or mandate voting a topic
Opinion piece arguing against voter suppression via ID requirements. It notes high turnout is preferable to apathy and discusses free photo IDs and potential compulsory voting. It cites William Galston and U S options, urging readers to vote and consider reform.
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