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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2010
Page
3
Two weeks of sunny skies and mild air lift mood after a cloudy summer. Linn County Auditor Joel Miller showcases budget maps at Westdale Mall and online to help residents follow county revenues and expenditures. Hawkeye fans stun with gold-out and black-out in a home win over Penn State at Kinnick Stadium.
Since 1996 Project Vote Smart surveys show only 4 percent of Iowa state legislative candidates participated this year, the lowest rate. No major-party gubernatorial candidates took the test. Meth labs fell 82 percent from 2004 to 2009 amid laws regulating pseudoephedrine, while in-state makers switch to small one pot methods. A scam targeting Johnson County high school football fundraisers duped at least 13 Iowa businesses, creating community distrust.
A letter to the Delaware County Board of Supervisors urges the county to take a lead role and commit funds to rebuild the Lake Delhi dam and restore the lake. It warns of over 1 million dollars in annual tax revenue loss and a 15 million dollar yearly negative economic impact without the project, plus potential bank losses on lake property.
A local educator notes underage drinking harms Iowa City and praises the City Council for a 21 and over bar curfew after 10 PM. The educator warns binge drinking burdens the city and urges voters on the November ballot to vote no to repeal the ordinance.
Critics condemn a Richard Curtis produced 10:10 climate video that uses a classroom teacher to blow up students who refuse to sign up. Activists argue sponsors approved the disturbing satire while opponents warn it advocates violence against dissenters.
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program argues for multiple steps to curb underage drinking and related violence. It supports the 21 only bar ordinance in Iowa City while noting awareness campaigns, accountable offenders, and safer environments as essential. Karla S. Miller, RVAP executive director, comments on safety beyond location.
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