Linn County opens first commercial E85 station in Marion
The Linn County Oil Co-op in Marion launched Iowa’s first commercial E85 fueling site last Friday, bringing 85 percent ethanol blends closer to the Technology Corridor. The editorial urges support for E85 adoption, suggests reintroducing an E85 sticker bill, and notes tax incentives and broader ethanol benefits for Iowa and the nation.
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Linn County
Nevada
Iowa
West
Burlington
House-Senate
Austin
Texas
Linn Co-op
House floor turmoil over oil bill clashes and delays
Rep Tom DeLay led a push to pass a big oil friendly bill as Rep Mike Simpson held the floor for 45 minutes to avoid a majority. Rep Jim Leach sided with Democrats on final passage after voting against two environmental amendments. Trish Nelson Iowa City.
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Tom DeLay
House
Mike Simpson
Idaho
Jim Leach
Trish Nelson
Iowa City
Nursing staff ratios debated at hearing
A Gazette report on Iowa nurse staffing hearings shows most speakers opposed state mandated ratios. Critics warn mandates could raise costs, reduce hospital autonomy, and force patient redirection in emergencies. they urge decisions stay inhouse rather than in the legislature.
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Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa
Sept. 7 Gazette
Inhouse
Not everything is related to race
The writer argues that racism and prejudice persist but not every issue stems from race. They contend rude behavior and personal bias occur across groups, warn against generalizing about Iowa City’s Black community, and note the need for empathy, economic strains, and renewable energy considerations.
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Iowa City
Shanna Rose
Cedar Rapids
Two Questions Beyond Vote Will Affect Iraq Stability
Analyzes whether Iraqi Shiites and Sunnis can share power and oil fairly to avert civil war. Examines postvote unity, Sunnis’ participation in December elections, and the risk of Zarqawi driven sectarian violence. Highlights concerns about Sistani’s influence, Shiite militias, and Sunni leadership.
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Iraq
South Africa
Ibrahim al-Jaafari
F.W. de Klerk
Jaafari
Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
Nelson Mandela
Sistani
Mandela
Iraqi Islamic Party
IIP
Saddam
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Zarqawi
Ayatollah Sistani
Knight Ridder
Tom Lasseter
New
Iraqi Army
National Army
Renewable energy a viable option for future
The piece contrasts a history of costly foreign spending with a dictatorial regime that neglected peasants amid poverty and inflation. It asserts oil wealth protected by elites while common people suffered, leading to surging crime and eventual foreign incursions to seize resources and control the heartland.
Fiddler on the Roof shines at Englert with ICCT
Iowa City Community Theatre presented Fiddler on the Roof at the Englert acclaimed for strong production values. The packed audience enjoyed the blend of community talent and high tech staging, with the author expressing hope for Englert as ICCT home.
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Iowa City Community Theatre
Englert
Iowa City
Fairgrounds
Janie Yates
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