Makiah Cooper a Dubuque barber reshaping a community
Makiah Cooper opened a barber shop on Washington Street across from a scrap yard in Dubuque. He cut impoverished children for free, welcomed diverse clients, and built a space for discussion amid racial tensions and economic hardship during the Great Recession.
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Letters on climate policy and government funding debate
A Sunday letter from the Union of Concerned Scientists criticizes climate contrarianism and urges reliance on IPCC findings over NIPCC. It crosses into U S politics noting Obamacare, the government shutdown, and policy fights over funding, defunding, and voter ID litigation involving North Carolina.
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Iowa DOT debates regulating automated traffic cameras
The Iowa Department of Transportation proposes rules requiring cities to obtain state approval to use speed and red light cameras on major roads. Critics say local control is better, while supporters claim cities seek revenue. The Dialed debate notes rising traffic crashes from speeding and DOT funding pressures influence the stance.
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