Editorials Call for Root Fix of Downtown Alcohol Issue
The Gazette argues bar owners funding extra downtown patrols helps but cannot fix the core problem. Police say calls for fights rose 31 percent year over year. owners from Union Bar Fieldhouse Vito's Martini's TCB and De's fund two extra officers from 10 p.m. to 2 30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It urges bars to train staff to refuse service to intoxicated patrons and to hold workers accountable.
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Iowa City
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De’s
Census errors loom over prison population counts
The piece argues the 2010 census will miscount prisoners by counting them where they are incarcerated rather than their home addresses. It details effects on districting and funding, cites NAACP concerns, and notes examples and proposed fixes while acknowledging cost barriers to releasing inmate home data. It also touches on public reaction and broader civic implications.
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U.S
NAACP
Peter Wagner
New York
Anamosa
Letters praise resilience and civic inquiry amid sport comparisons
The writer lauds endurance of a group amid heavy pressure, draws a parallel to the Hawk eye football team, and notes media skepticism. They urge readers to seek accurate information on the Marion Corridor Redevelopment plan via caplanning and cityof Marion sites, then decide and share views with council members.
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Caplanning.com
Regents Question Iowa VP Hiring Amidst Budget Cuts
Iowa readers question how the University of Iowa can fund a second vice president earning $200,000 plus while academic and medical departments face staff layoffs hiring freezes and potential retirement benefit reductions. Judith Pfohl Iowa City
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University of Iowa
Sally Mason
Judith Pfohl
Iowa City
Mass Food Relief Effort Honors Cedar Rapids Helpers
On Oct 31 sixty volunteers distributed 1600 food boxes to families in need. Slayton Thompson inspired the drive. Betsy Huston and Susie Weinacht coordinated volunteers, with Lt. Chuck Mincks and the Cedar Rapids Police Department ensuring traffic safety. Mission of Hope, Crossroads Mission, Helping Hands, Horizons served as voucher sites. St Luke's Hospital and First Lutheran hosted operations. partners included Hupp Toyota Lift, Hy-Vee, and other supporters.
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Betsy Huston
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Grant Wood
Action Service
Buy American to Keep Jobs Here Message
Allen Gage from Alburnett urges Americans to buy American-made products to preserve domestic jobs. He argues that choosing cheaper foreign labor outsourcing hurts U.S. employment and calls on consumers to support American companies.
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Allen Gage Alburnett
Corbett weighs TouchPlay gamble for Iowa cities
Corbett signals TouchPlay video lottery could bring potential revenue for counties and cities if revived by the Legislature. He notes that dead ideas can be revived as a near billion-dollar budget hole looms, and that linking gambling concessions to property tax relief might attract votes. He also cites opposition from opponents, casinos, and fellow Republicans while stressing flood recovery needs.
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Ron Corbett
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