Cedar Rapids Pet Licensing Aims To Fund Animal Control
The editorial argues for a yearly pet license of 10 dollars for neutered cats and dogs and 35 dollars for unaltered pets with free lifetime licenses for up to three altered animals. It notes Cedar Rapids faces rising stray numbers after the 2008 flood and cites support from city leaders while acknowledging some opposition. The piece compares licensing to other Iowa towns and highlights easier reunions for lost pets and potential cost savings through modern systems.
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Cedar Rapids
Chuck Wieneke
Iowa
Iowa City
Coralville
North Liberty
Webber
Judicial retention debate and local opinion on Iowa Supreme Court
A letter outlines opposition to politicizing Iowa judges and urges voting based on law and record. It cites the need for independence, notes a separate discussion on same sex marriage and cites the seven justices’ full ruling as a strong case for retention.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Judicial Branch
Michael Mallie
Mallie
Supreme Court
Law
Iowa City 21 plus bar rule urged to stay in effect
A local voter urges keeping an ordinance that restricts entry to bars to those over 21 after 10 am. The measure, four months old, aims to curb underage drinking and ease the bar scene.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Support 21 minimum bar entry age for Iowa City students
Private citizen Sally Mason argues that keeping a 21 age for bar entry reduces underage drinking and harms among UI students. She cites higher injury and police trouble rates, binge drinking at 70 percent, and suggests enhanced enforcement and campus collaboration will lower overall alcohol consumption and improve safety in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Edu
University of Iowa
Debating Culver and Branstad at Coe College Sinclair Auditorium
The gubernatorial debate in Cedar Rapids features Gov. Chet Culver and former Gov. Terry Branstad at Sinclair Auditorium Coe College. The event airs on KCRG TV 9.2 and Iowa Public Television with live blogging at The Gazette.
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Terry Branstad
Coe College
Sinclair
Kcrg-Tv
Dr. McCreamy
Iowa
Thegazette.com
Culver
Branstad
Sioux City
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