Rebuild Iowa Commission offers blueprint for disaster recovery
The Gazette editors urge state and federal leaders to turn the Rebuild Iowa Commission’s 55 page set of recommendations into action. They call for a statewide flood plain mapping program, watershed studies to guide flood mitigation, and tools like bonding cap relief and tax incentives for small business to aid recovery.
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Letters on marriage and public aid spar with policy stance
A reader letter argues against redefining marriage to include same sex couples, citing harms to children and societal costs in Europe. It endorses keeping marriage as between man and woman and links state aid to job status and tax payment, proposing random drug testing for assistance recipients.
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Yesterday's results show fuel prices sparking driving shifts
Survey finds gas prices recently declined sharply, prompting readers to report changes in commuting and travel behavior with some noting more frequent trips and shorter trips to save on fuel costs.
Iowa first lady Mari Culver smoking ban question
A reader asks if Iowa first lady Mari Culver should be fined for smoking in a state vehicle. The item notes a Gazette Online poll and lists a daily question on unemployment benefits and national political commentary about Obama, missile defense, and Amendment 28, with reader opinions from Col. William Peterson and others.
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Religion and government clash over sacred rights and monuments
The piece recalls the Lukumi Babalu Aye decision banning animal sacrifice in Hialeah and the Summum case over a pyramid monument in Utah. It critiques religious bigotry, Establishment Clause protections, and the Supreme Court's handling of minority faiths in public displays. It notes a 2005 Texas Ten Commandments decision and questions future rulings on religious tolerance.
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Letter Policy Note Limits and Publication Rules
A local policy outlines that letters to the editor are to be printed with the sender's name, city, and street address not published, no anonymous letters allowed, and a 250 word length limit. Only one letter from a writer may appear every 30 days unless verification is provided.
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