Iow a City airport plan urged for self sufficiency
The Gazette urges the Iowa City Airport Commission to deliver a real strategic plan to make the airport self supporting. It cites a 2002 state study showing an $18 million local economic impact and notes the facility’s role in the donor network and aviation research while urging concrete steps, timelines, and revenue ideas. The editorial compares to Ames where profits are possible and calls for fiscal independence without ongoing subsidies.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Johnson County
Airport Commission
Staed races for House District 37 on education focus
A letter from Errol Lindsey endorses Art Staed for the Iowa House District 37 seat, arguing education as Iowa’s priority. It highlights Staed’s background as educator and trainer, his door knocking, and criticisms of education mandates and local funding. The piece also critiques Zeller’s public record and urges informed voter choices in Linn County.
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Iowa
Art Staed
Towa
Staed
Robert Becker
Cedar Rapids
Zeller backed by longshoreman
Norm Popenhagen endorses Linn County Sheriff candidate Don Zeller citing 30 years of service, jail expansion funds, and proactive budgeting. The letter argues Zeller’s knowledge across jail, patrol, and civil divisions keeps taxpayers safe and avoids costly external inmate transport.
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Zeller
Linn County
Norm Popenhagen
Cedar Rapids
Bush Cheney lied about politics and war deception
The author accuses Bush and Cheney of deliberate lies about the Iraq war and political character, arguing they deceived the public to justify invasion. Citing Machiavelli, the piece asserts honesty is often outweighed by tactical deceit in politics and urges removal from office.
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Ney
Dick Che
Sen
John Edwards
Senate
Niccolo Machiavelli
the Prince
Machiavelli
Cheney
Edwards
Saddam Hussein
al-Qaida
Iraq
John Kerry
George W. Bush
White House
Bush
Leader as President in Perilous Times Re-elects Courage
The speaker argues for voting to re-elect a proven leader, citing Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower and Reagan as model leaders. They condemn a mature candidate who changes positions before the general election, characterizing the act as pandering and not leading with strength and conviction. The piece emphasizes steadfastness amid security challenges.
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Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Reagan
Zeller Probed as Voters’ Choice in Linn County Race
Readers weigh Sheriff Don Zeller’s campaign literature as questions rise about his background. Deputies who served with him note he was never jail administrator, but he did perform jail duties as a deputy sheriff with lieutenant rank. The article emphasizes voter scrutiny and Zeller’s past duties.
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Zeller
Linn County
Errol Lindsey
Cedar Rapids
Don Zeller
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