Resources amendment a boost to quality of life
Rich Patterson of Indian Creek Nature Center argues that funding for watershed protection and conservation through a proposed Iowa constitutional amendment will improve water quality, parks, and outdoor recreation. The measure would add a one cent sales tax share for conservation, aiding wetlands restoration and flood prevention statewide.
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Constitutional convention eyed as path to many Iowa reforms
A reader urges an Iowa constitutional convention to remove a decennial convening provision and to restore a right to free public education. They critique the 1998 fines cap, tout judicial accountability, and oppose religious groups’ tax exemptions, while pledging to push 100 issues before nominating.
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Iowa Flood Report Critique and Local Election Notes
A May 1994 Flood Disaster Report urged flood plain and watershed measures with state help, but Gov Branstad and the Legislature did not act. Readers urge supporting Rep Loebsack, praise the Patient Bill of Rights, criticize Linn County Recorder candidate, and defend Iowa City's 21-only ordinance with a vote on Nov 2.
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