Rural Linn County votes to shrink five member board
The Gazette notes rural Linn County voters tipped by a large margin to reduce the Board of Supervisors from five to three after an expansion a decade ago. Officials warn of fewer rural voices and higher costs, while Cedar Rapids remains pivotal in future districting and leadership.
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County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Community Letters on TPP and Public Transit Advocacy
The letter argues against the Trans Pacific Partnership citing ISDS challenges to U.S. laws and potential climate and environmental risks. It cites NAFTA disputes, a Swedish nuclear case, and urges contacting representatives to oppose TPP while praising public transit expansion for economic and social benefits across communities. Renata E Sack and Harry Olmstead sign.
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Trans Pacific Partnership
U.S
NAFTA
Trans Canada
Vattenfall
Germany
ISDS
Angela Merkel
TPP
Congress
Renata E. Sack
Waterloo
Reader questions a program's critics
Iowa City police launch a program to promote diversity and understanding draws scrutiny. The chief diversity officers of two large public agencies urge halting the effort, raising questions about oversight and direction.
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Iowa City Police Department
I.C
Colleges must foster diverse dialogue beyond racism claims
Charles Camosy argues educated voters misread working class perspectives in Trump’s victory. He says colleges should cultivate philosophical and political diversity to bridge divides, noting exit polls show Latinos and African Americans’ turnout and values shaped results. He urges constructive argument over condescension.
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MSNBC
Chris Hayes
Trump
GOP
Mitt Romney
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
U.S
What a dad and daughter learned after a Trump win
A father recounts his daughter Ella and Tess reacting to Trump’s victory. He reflects on disappointment, democracy, and civic resilience, citing Iowa exit polls and the need to stay calm, seek lessons, and trust institutions while hoping for better days.
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Clinton
Towa
Associated Press
Trump
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Iowa
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