Iowa Ideas panel urges higher tobacco tax to cut cancer
Iowa lawmakers should raise tobacco taxes and restrict underage tanning to curb cancer, experts say. University of Iowa epidemiology professor Mary Charlton argues a $1 plus tax hike best reduces smoking and lung cancer. panel cites Iowa's high cancer rate, 15 percent adult smoking, and radon as risk factors while calling for broader prevention and quit programs.
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Corridor communities explore transit options in Iowa ideas forum
Iowa City keeps fare free buses, boosting ridership by 450000 annually and prompting talks to extend the program. Horizons in Cedar Rapids offers curb to curb service, while Coralville and the University of Iowa discuss a regional transit agency. Officials study bus stop upgrades and a battery powered CRANDIC line as Pop Up Metro tests a rail car lease.
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Senate Dems fault Reynolds for rejecting federal funds
Iowa Senate Democrats criticize Gov. Reynolds for turning down $29 million in Summer EBT food assistance and related grants while proposing a new 2025 program costing $3.86 million to administer with broader eligibility. They note missed deadlines for Medicaid and early childhood funding and highlight a separate move to reestablish the Farm Deer Advisory Council and public input on a $1.8 million DOJ grant.
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Cedar Rapids man charged after Westdale shooting confrontation
Anthony Pennell 26 is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon and multiple counts after a confrontation at Westdale Town Center led to a gun fired at a driver leaving Ross Dress for Less. He fled, injured a police officer by kicking, and was held on a 50,000 cash bond with a domestic abuse warrant also pending.
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The Gazette Publication and Mailing Details
Established January 10 1883 The Gazette publishes daily at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 Periodicals postage paid at Cedar Rapids and extra offices Gazette Communications Inc a Falience company Subscription rates by carrier 9 per week 49150 per year 7 day delivery Out of state 65360 per year 7 day delivery Postmaster address changes to The Gazette 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Subscription service numbers 319 398 8333 1 800 397 8333 General number 319 398 8211
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