Cameras go dark as Iowa DOT trims speed camera program
The Gazette argues state action limits local traffic cameras, approving 154 of 348 requests and 11 of 139 fixed sites. Cedar Rapids loses two I 380 locations, Marion rejects all fixed cameras but allows mobile units. Appeals possible, but not until 2026. revenue impacts and public safety budgets remain unclear.
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Community Letter Urges Multiple Exits for Kingston Stadium
A community letter criticizes Kingston Stadium exit policy, calling for use of four exits to prevent bottlenecks and altercations. It notes the northeast handicap exit is locked, forcing attendees to walk farther and potentially creating safety hazards during emergencies. The writer suggests televising games to aid crowd flow.
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Parenting reality check on unsupervised play on front lawn
Lenore Skenazy argues that parental fear drives dangerous overprotection. A mother seeks two other families to let kids play unsupervised for an hour a week in a quiet suburb. The piece urges exposure therapy for a culture of doom and urges letting children roam safely.
Iowa author Erin Becker laments book ban impacts on visits
The Cedar Rapids author recounts childhood pride in print and her novel Crushing It. She describes how Iowa’s book ban injunctions blocked school visits, hindering plans to engage middle schoolers. Becker urges readers to value diverse stories and literacy, noting forthcoming signings in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
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