Debates Highlight Iowa Campaigns and Civic Events
Democratic challengers spar with incumbents in 2nd and 8th district races while others debate, plus praise for Senate and 1st district figures. A bilingual poetry reading at Washington Public Library fosters cultural exchange. Penford workers return after a 78 day strike ending with a five year contract. Iowa Patrol and Linn County Sheriff provide body armor to an Army Reserve unit bound for Iraq despite outdated warranties.
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Letters spar over Soros Bush clash and national park policy
Readers debate George Soros versus George Bush with calls to crush Muslim extremists and defend freedom. The Gazette invites letters on the November election, stem cell funding, and national park policies stressing maintenance, funding, and environmental protections.
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Owen Encourages Backers to Mirror His Positivity
Democrat Mike Owen seeks District 79 state representative seat with a calm, positive message. He pledges school support, senior welfare, environmental protection, renewable energy, closing tax loopholes, and fair health care. Local readers praise his editorial history and tireless campaigning.
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Iowa City Council Again Fails to Address Underage Drinking
Gomers HE CITY COUNCIL in Iowa City again fails to pass an ordinance restricting underage drinking in bars. After lobbying by downtown bar owners the council did not act leaving 19 and 20 year olds allowed in bars. Bar owners promise public shaming to enforce laws, a tactic joining a string of failed efforts to curb underage drinking. The piece also criticizes senators Grassley and Nussle for avoiding debates amid a busy election, while noting unemployment rising to 4.7 percent statewide with Linn County Cedar Rapids and the city reporting higher rates.
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Hallmark moment fails to shift women as swing voters
Center for American Progress and the American Progress writers say the final Bush Kerry debate missed addressing women’s key concerns. They urge candidates to discuss education, pay equity, and roles for women beyond the home, noting women form the country’s largest voting bloc and influence policy.
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