Clear cars from parade route in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette argues for parking restrictions on Cedar Rapids parade routes to improve safety and viewing, noting current hazards and crowd impact. It cites disability access, business concerns, and public notification as manageable issues, urging action before the 21st Annual Lighted Holiday Parade.
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Cedar Rapids
Barb Potter
Kerry shifts on Patriot Act and pre emptive force
The piece notes John Kerry now appears to accept pre emptive defense and the Patriot Act as likely to stay in force, despite prior Democratic critique. It suggests his campaign reads public opinion, contrasts past opposition with current stance, and highlights debate remarks and polling influences.
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John Kerry
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Iraq
U.S. Military Academy
U.S
Libya
North Korea
Iran
Kerry & Co
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
American Civil Liberties Union
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Boston
Berkeley
Birmingham
Boise
Congress
Brooklyn
Not all farmers market vendors are brokers says letter
A reader argues brokers do not control Iowa City Farmers Market and notes organic certified farms participate. The writer says 88 Iowa markets are approved for FMNP checks and brokers are excluded, urging shoppers to verify by the FMNP sign at vendors.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Agriculture and Land Stewardship Department
State Department
Accessibility and absentee voting costs in Linn County
Edward Winter argues that the Linn County Auditor should curb absentee ballots issued for convenience. He notes past accessibility surveys by Citizens for People with Disabilities and Linn County Auditors to ensure polling places complied with ADA rules. He urges a handling fee or mobility impairment statement to offset printing and mailing costs for absentee ballots.
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Citizens For People With Disabilities
Linn County
Auditor’s
Edward Winter
Cedar Rapids
Voting for Art Small Restores Fiscal Responsibility in Senate
A voter criticizes the Bush Grassley tax cuts as benefiting the rich and increasing national debt. The speaker condemns wasteful government spending, cites offshore profits, and pledges to vote for Art Small on November 2 to restore fiscal responsibility in the Senate.
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Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Coralville Rain Forest
Art Small
Senate
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