Charter gets good start in Cedar Rapids reform effort
RAVO commends Mayor Paul Pate for soliciting volunteers to form a charter commission to study Cedar Rapids government. A petition drive to force the charter panel continues, with council members wary of change yet urged to begin swift, open study and a possible community vote.
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Paul Pate
Cedar Rapids
Cedar-Rapids
Council
Pate
Chamber of Commerce
Retired sergeant endorses Pulkrabek for Johnson County sheriff
Sgt. Joe Lalla of Iowa City, a 28 year Johnson County Sheriff’s Office veteran, backs Lonny Pulkrabek for sheriff. He cites Pulkrabek’s 19 years of service, jail and road duties, leadership skills, community involvement, and readiness to tackle department issues while warning voters to scrutinize campaign ads.
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Johnson County
Sheriffs Office
Lonny Pulkrabek
Pulkrabek
Sheriff's Office
Joe Lalla
Iowa City
Electing Pulkrabek Promises Change in Johnson County Race
A supporter, Jason Thomas, endorses Lonny Pulkrabek for Johnson County sheriff, praising leadership and cross agency collaboration. He notes negative information about opponent Steve Snyder was handled well, commends both campaigns for refocusing on public safety needs.
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Steve Snyder
Johnson County
Snyder
Lonny Pulkrabek
Iowa City
How will Americans know when the war on terrorism is won
The war will not end with a treaty but when terrorists lose global reach and fear. It will be achieved by cutting off financing, sanctuaries, recruiting, and access to weapons of mass destruction, through steady progress of freedom, hope, and opportunity.
Pazour to Run for Linn County Supervisor on Independent Ticket
Marion voices praise for Pazour a Navy veteran and former deputy sheriff now council member who vows to work for all Linn County residents. Dandekar also urged for reelection highlighting education funding and economic growth while editorials note financial literacy course at Marion High School led by math instructor Chris Martin inviting Gazette staff to visit.
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Mary Lou Pazour
Coe College
Marion
Linn County
Pazour
Swati Dandekar
Dandekar
Iowa
the Gazette
Marion High School
Gazette
Chris Martin Marion
Labels on soda and snacks won’t curb overeating
The piece argues that upcoming full container nutrition labels for soft drinks and snacks will not drastically change consumption. It cites FDA guidance as helpful but warns against complacency. It urges parents, doctors, and educators to keep promoting healthy eating and vigilance against larger, enticing packaging designed for overconsumption.
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Food and Drug Administration
Frito-Lay
Sara Lee and
Keebler
Food and Beverage Companies
Bridging U S and Arab World Through Media Exchange
David Hoffman argues that bridging the gap with better information and cultural exchanges is essential for U S national security. He notes public diplomacy has stagnated and urges expanding independent locally produced media and two way exchanges with the Arab world alongside aligning with the Arab Human Development Report to reduce illiteracy and empower women, aiming to counter extremism and hatred.
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David Hoffman
Tara Sonenshine
America
United States
U.S
Advisory Commission On Public Diplomacy
Congress
Voice of America
Dia
Commission
U.N. Development Program
U.N
Eco
sub-Saharan Africa
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