Editorial: How many times to learn from speeding
The Gazette admonishes Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds after a Franklin County deputy gave Darren Argabright a written warning for speeding with the governors. It recalls a prior 84 in a 65 incident involving a DCI agent who was fired, urging consistent law adherence by public officials and drivers alike.
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Terry Branstad
Kim Reynolds
Darren Argabright
Franklin County
Department of Public Safety
Zero sum politics in U N speech echoes on Iran nuclear talks
Trudy Rubin notes Rouhani and Obama urged cooperation at the United Nations but differ on concessions. Iran faces sanctions pressure and may seek relief before more limits are offered, while Tehran backs Assad with Shiite militias. Rubin argues trust and verifiable promises are essential for any deal.
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Hasan Rouhani
United Nations
Washington
Tehran
Obama
United States
Rouhani
Syria
Iran
Ali Khamenei
U.N
Gulf
Bashar al-Assad
Damascus
Qassem Suleimani
Revolutionary Guards
Quds
Assad
Dexter Filkins
Suleimani
The
New Yorker
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Lebanon
Criti
Cal
Filkins
Mideast
Iraq
Middle East
Israel
Arab Gulf
Voter letter questions Linn County library gala charge
A Cedar Rapids reader urges action over Linn County official Ben Rogers using a 100 dollar library gala charge arguing it signals poor stewardship after a recent 90k salary increase. The writer calls for an investigation and election accountability.
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Linn County
Ben Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Kurt J. Noack
Photo ID not a cure for voting problems in Iowa
Supporters and opponents share the goal of free fair elections. The piece argues voter photo ID mainly targets impersonation, ignores registration flaws and irregularities, and cites DOJ data plus a Slate analysis. It warns the cost to Iowa would be about 1.7 million dollars yearly and diverts funds from safety roads education.
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Department of Justice
News 21
Slate Magazine
Iowa
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network push from Des Moines leader
Matthew Loeb, attorney in Des Moines, spearheading community engagement for pancreatic cancer action across Iowa, urging support through PurpleStride. He recounts his mother’s 11 month battle, the brutal five year survival rate, and the need for increased funding and awareness to end the disease.
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Matthew
Methodist
Dad
Purplestride.org
Iowa
Matthew Loeb
Des Moines
Mnioeb
Gmail
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