Community notes on Czech aid and Cedar Rapids rankings
After the 2008 flood the Czech Republic gave 500000 to Cedar Rapids. Now a joint effort by the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library Sokol Cedar Rapids and St Wenceslaus Church has raised 50000 to restore a flood damaged library in Decin a town of 50000 hit in June floods. Cedar Rapids ranks No 1 in Iowa and 29th nationally in Livability.com top places to live. A Gazette analysis finds alcohol arrests by University of Iowa and Iowa City police declined since the 21 only bar law began in June 2010.
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Czech Republic
Cedar Rapids
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Sokol Cedar Rapids
St. Wenceslaus Church
Decin
Iowa
Livability.com
Richard Florida
Martin Prosperity
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Voter Enthusiasm Drops in Cedar Rapids Elections
Editorial notes weak absentee and early voting in Cedar Rapids and Linn County for the November city elections. Only 588 absentee requests and 287 early votes reported, with contests in Cedar Rapids Marion and other cities and a local option sales tax on the ballot. The piece urges renewed voter interest by Election Day and criticizes a partisan push for a special session amid a federal shutdown.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Marion
Public letters critical of local media and policies
A Coralville reader contests political tone from Captain Steve and Rep Jacoby, accusing them of personal attacks while urging informed civic involvement. A Cedar Rapids writer defends the 21 ordinance in Iowa City citing safer youth health and urges voting to preserve it. A Marion letter condemns The Gazette editorial stance on Social Security and Medicare entitlements, blaming Washington politicians for fiscal issues.
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Steve
KCJJ
Dave Jacoby
Coralville
University of Iowa
Koch Brothers
Jacoby
Jordan Willison
Iowa City
Gazette
Washington
Cheryl Corey
Marion
Rockefeller Republicans eclipsed in GOP history and today
Jonah Goldberg argues the Rockefeller Republicans, liberal on many issues and pro-choice, are basically extinct among GOP officeholders. He notes the current Cruz era mirrors old battles but warns simply replacing leaders with purer conservatives won’t broaden the party’s appeal or power.
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Minnesota
Arizona
Wilkes-Barre
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Republican Party
GOP
Rockefeller
Newt Gingrich
Pat Buchanan
Ted Cruz
Barry Goldwater
Donnybrook
Republi
Cruz & Co
EPA considers lower ethanol blend in 2014 gasoline
Iowa fuel retailers applaud EPA draft analysis that reexamines the 2007 Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency reportedly would cut 2014 biofuel requirements from 18.15 billion gallons to 15.21 billion gallons, reflecting softer fuel demand and a push to favor corn soy and other renewables.
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Iowa
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S
EPA
Iowa Petrol Marketers Cite Stable Fuel Prices and EPA Stance
Dawn Carlson of PMCs of Iowa says the network aims to deliver consumer friendly fuel pricing. Data from EIA and IEA project the US as a top oil and gas producer this year while Iowa sees among the lowest mid grade gasoline prices in two years. The group endorses the EPA’s consumer focused review of biofuel blending for 2014.
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Energy Information Administration
International Energy Agency
United States
Iowa
EPA
U.S
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Tom Mohan
Jonah Goldberg
Jonahnro
Gmail
Dawn Carlson
Towa
Dawn
Pmcoftowa.com
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