ISU Chemical Lock Could Thwart Meth Production in Iowa
The Gazette argues ISU researchers created a chemical lock that renders anhydrous ammonia useless for meth manufacture. Voluntary adoption could curb theft of ammonia tanks and redirect resources toward stopping meth flows from other states, though complete elimination still requires broader efforts and possible nationwide adoption.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Io- Science
ISU
New York
Canada
Mexico
Overcrowded Jails: Probation Violators Fuel Linn County Case
Letter argues county officials misdiagnosed jail crowding by blaming general population and drug arrests while probation and parole violators comprise over half of Linn County Jail. Calls for curbing probation violations and limiting nonviolent offenders in jail.
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Iowa
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Sheriff Department
Health care affordability drives uninsured workers plea
A couple facing longterm uninsured status urge policymakers to expand access. They cite stress illnesses from work and high preventive medication costs, arguing personal responsibility rhetoric ignores their need for affordable care and ongoing employment.
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Chet Culver
Jim Nussle
Letters address healthcare, policy, and a sexual predator claim
The Gazette notes many letters about the November 7 election. Readers urge on health care support, criticise spending cuts, and accuse a politician of supporting deportations. A letter labels a congressman a sexual predator and calls for resignations to protect children and country.
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Gazette
Edly
Carol Porch
Iowa City
Editorial critique on Voter I D requirements and election flaws
A Sept 30 editorial argues that requiring identification at polls does not fix election problems. It cites faulty voting machines, absentee voting, and a shift to paper ballots, warning against unfunded mandates and urging nonpartisan administration, auditable trails, and better voter list accuracy.
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Arizona
I.D
Mary
New Mexico
AARP
YWCA
League of Women Voters
Commission On Federal Election Reform
Federal Election Reform Commission
Foley case exposes predator in House leadership
The text accuses Rep. Mark Foley of Florida of sending explicit messages to 16 year old pages and claims Speaker Dennis Hastert knew of the behavior for about a year. It questions GOP leadership and calls for accountability over cover up.
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Florida
Nancy Pelosi
Foley
Washington
St. Vitus
Sens
John Tower
Bob Packwood
Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas
Bill Clinton
Thomas
Paula Jones
Gloria Steinem
Carol Moseley Braun
Clinton White House
White House
Gerry Studds
Bob Becker
Human Rights Campaign
GOP
Bob Livingston
Louisiana
Clinton
House
Dennis Hastert
Howard Dean
Meet the Press
Mark Foley
House Caucus On
Congressional
Pope’s poster sparks Christian Muslim tensions in raid
Jim Slitor reports on a "Christ Buddy" poster found in an Iraqi home during a U S raid. The image shows Jesus with a thumbs up and is seen as provocative by Muslims and Christians alike. Military officials question how the poster arrived.
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U.S
Jesus
Jim Slitor
Decorah
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