Wasted chance on Linn County animal control reform
The Gazette editorial argues Linn County struggles with stray animal care as Cedar Rapids pursues its own shelter near Kirkwood. It notes failed regional plans, potential non profit involvement, and ongoing disputes among Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Kirkwood, and Humane Society amid funding questions and future expansion.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The
Cedar Valley Humane Society
Kirkwood
Diane Webber
Linn
Lu Barron
Brent Oleson
Oleson
Humane Society
Iowa readers advocate for Miller-Meeks in 2nd District race
Letters urge support for Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlighting her military service, medical leadership, and community work. They contrast her with Branstad and Grassley, critique Social Security and taxation views, praise Stand Down veterans program, and credit Linn County volunteers and Kirkwood students for its logo and Memorial Stadium prep.
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Linn County
David Brandstetter
Kirkwood Graphic Communication Technology Department
Jack Roeder
Kernels
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Donald Tyne
Latinos Vote Turnout and Impact on Midterm Outcomes
A Pew Hispanic Center poll shows 65 percent of registered Latino voters back Democrats, but only 51 percent plan to vote in the midterms. Analysts cite focus on pocketbook issues and perceived gains from health reforms, with younger Latinos less likely to vote.
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Lydia Camarillo
San Antonio
Texas
Pew Hispanic Center
Congress
Pew
Bob Stein
Rice University
Houston
Stein
Camarillo
Barack Obama
Look Behind Claims in Iowa Governor Debate
The debate at Coe College touches on job numbers as candidates Branstad and Culver spar over unemployment trends. Analysts say state rates track national levels and that governors have limited influence, urging voters to look beyond figures to policy context.
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Sinclair
Branstad
Culver
Iowa
John Solow
University of Iowa
Solow
South Dakota
Tim Hagle
Hagle
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