Johnson County conservation bond gains voter support urged
The Gazette urges Johnson County voters to approve a 30 million conservation bond on the November ballot. It notes past success from a 20 million bond and highlights projects improving water quality and trails, while addressing audit plans and two staff leaves.
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Iowa Poll Shows Broad Disapproval Of Six Week Abortion Ban
The Iowa Poll finds 59 percent of Iowans and 69 percent of Iowa women disapprove of the six week abortion ban while 37 percent of Iowans and 27 percent of Iowa women approve. The letter urges moving beyond minority rule and backing Democratic candidates to reflect majority beliefs on women’s health decisions.
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Vance dodges probe on Trump loss in vice presidential debate
Froma Harrop argues JD Vance failed to defend democracy and refused to say that Trump lost the 2020 election. The column recalls Jan 6 and Pence certifying the vote, contrasts Vance with Harris, and notes concerns over Trump age and age-related fitness for office.
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Iowa voters weigh constitutional amendments on 2024 ballot
Linda Schreiber explains two proposed Iowa Constitution amendments on the November ballot. The first would alter voting rules for ages and citizenship, raising questions about whether noncitizens or dual citizens could vote. The second would change gubernatorial succession allowing the governor to appoint a new lieutenant governor, potentially altering who assumes the office. Schreiber urges informed voting and notes the author is in Iowa City.
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