Ballot order debate shapes Linn County races
Four Republicans in Linn County fight for random rotation of ballot placement arguing it can affect outcomes by as much as seven percent. They cite studies and warn of costs and effects on minor parties while Warren County leaders stress voter turnout and informed choices as the real driver of robust elections. Priority One backs new leader ee Baird, praising her regional experience and economic development work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
California Institute of Technology
Ee Baird
Priority One
Cedar Rapids
Ing Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Corridor Business Alliance
Barry Boyer
Baird
Limits to free speech and the Quran burning controversy
The Dove World Outreach Center led by Terry Jones threatens to burn a Quran prompting backlash. General Petraeus warns such acts could incite violence and endanger soldiers. The piece argues First Amendment rights protect protest but not actions that endanger lives, urging prevention of the burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove World Outreach Center
Terry Jones
America
David Petraeus
Afghanistan
Jones
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Patrick DePalma
Cedar Rapids
Freedom and fear in the Quran burning debate
A Cedar Rapids reader argues against government suppression of free speech over Florida pastor Terry Jones plan to burn Qurans on September 11. They urge protecting liberty despite risks to troops and warn against pandering to religious extremists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Jones
Florida
Jones
Land of the Tree
Immigrant customs clash with US melting pot claim
Glenn Suchomel writes that immigrants should keep their homeland customs and return if they will not become citizens, arguing the United States is no longer a melting pot but his country to preserve for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Glenn Suchomel
Chelsea
Assimilating in America and egg safety debates
Essay discusses assimilation and identity in America, cites Glenn Beck criticism, and argues for stronger environmental and public health laws. It highlights a salmonella outbreak linked to factory farms, calls for tighter regulation, and urges gubernatorial candidates to address clean air water and food safety on debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iowa Farm Bureau
Laurie Johns
American Journal of Epidemiology
Journal of Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Iowa veteran sues over individual health care mandate
Matt Sissel of Iowa City filed a federal lawsuit challenging the 2010 health care law and its individual mandate. Represented by Pacific Legal Foundation, he argues the Commerce Clause does not authorize forcing private insurance purchases and seeks to preserve personal choice and limited government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Pacific Legal Foundation
Congress
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Creaturs Syndicate
Beck
Glenn Beck
Jonah Goldberg
Matt Sissel
Sissel
U.S. Department of Health & Rane Services
U.S. District Court
Washington
Mattsissel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!