Lawmakers urged to weigh facts before banning speed cameras
The Gazette editorial urges Iowa lawmakers to study speed cameras rather than enact a blanket ban. It notes Cedar Rapids reports no fatalities on the 8-curve since cameras began and a reduction in serious crashes, while highlighting debates over DOT jurisdiction and local control.
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Save Ely's Stone Bridge and connect with the past
A Monticello reader urges preserving Ely's Stone Bridge citing its rich Jones County history and frequent use by families and reunions. The letter argues for repair by year end and highlights the bridge as a cherished local landmark.
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Yale admissions chaos seen through a volunteer alumnus lens
Lenore Skenazy recounts interviewing six Yale hopefuls, noting the vast gap between applicants and admits. She contrasts standout stories with near misses, from a Greek-reading neuroscience researcher to a teen who built a web design business and a medical intern who advanced cholesterol research. The piece argues Ivy League admissions are opaque and not personal.
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Election lessons learned from a flawed race in Iowa politics
Michael Luick-Thrams and Charles Aldrich argue for reform after a costly campaign. They urge term limits tenures of 12 years and campaign caps, restore the Fairness Doctrine, abolish the Electoral College, and switch to direct voting with paper ballots and Sunday elections to strengthen democracy. They criticize media bias and call for real changes to curb money and party dominance.
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