Mims and Tallon Endorsed for Iowa City At Large Seats
The Gazette endorses Susan Mims and Dan Tallon in the Iowa City Council at large race. Mims, a 32 year resident with an engineering background and public school board leadership, emphasizes public safety and fiscal responsibility. Tallon, a University of Iowa student and National Guardsman, offers youth perspective on housing, public safety, and economic development, supplementing a diverse field.
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Piers
Iowa City
Susan Mims
Dan Tallon
Mims
Heartland Investment Associates
Lane Plugge
Tallon
University of Iowa
the Gazette
Terry Dickens
Jeff Shipley
Champion Seeks Re election To Iowa City Council District B
After 12 years on the Iowa City Council Connie Champion seeks a fourth term addressing violent crime shrinking city revenues and a new city manager. Challenger Mark McCallum brings Historic Preservation and local bureau experience but Champion’s record and practical approach are highlighted as key.
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Fter
Iowa
Connie Champion
Champion
Mark McCallum
Historic Preservation Commission
Town City
Coralville
Fox News criticized as propaganda in reader letter
Daryl Mal ly argues Fox News serves a political viewpoint rather than being objective. He cites University of Maryland and Pew Research Center findings that regular Fox viewers hold more misperceptions about basic facts, questioning the value of news in education. John David Lowe North Liberty.
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Daryl Mally
Fox News
Fox News Channel
University of Maryland
Pew Research Center
Pew
Fox
Obama Right Man in Right Place at Right Time
In Iowa City Joan Weysler notes that Obama is the right man for the moment as public openness and steady determination drive progress despite harsh media critique. She argues Republicans left a messy slate and that change will take effort.
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Obama
Fox News Channel
Rush Limbaugh
Newt Gingrich
Barack Obama
Joan Weysler
Iowa City
Letters to the Governor on budgets and film credits
A reader urges the governor to protect family planning and praise Iowa film tax credits. The letter argues long term budget health, job creation, and economic spinoffs, warning against eroding agreements and reputational harm to the industry. It also defends free speech and claims Jesus as a liberal exemplar.
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Chet Culver
Jesus
Glenn Chatfield
Broad hate crime bill tied to defense bill
A KCRG-TV39 report notes a new hate crime bill in Congress tied to a defense measure. Democrats have long pursued the bill, arguing it protects targets of anti LGBT remarks while opponents warn of religious speech limits.
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Kcrg-Tv39
Congress
Colleges as flood recovery resource urged for Cedar Rapids
Letter advocates Cedar Rapids seek help from local colleges and universities instead of costly flood consultants. Argues cheaper expertise, youth engagement, and future leadership, urging the mayor and council to petition for collaboration.
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University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Snubs and Pride in Iowa Football Town Fun
A columnist muses on Governor Culver praising Iowa’s win over Michigan State while not congratulating Iowa State after their upset over Nebraska. He recalls personal regrets from covered sports, laments over snubs, and ties to high school memories of a fire engine escort, ending with a personal note and contact.
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Chet Culver
Culver
Iowa
Michigan State
Hawks
Marvin McNutt
Town State
Nebraska
Lincoln
Carter
Cyclones
Panthers
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