Iowa floods prompt funds and politics debate
The Gazette editorial praises Governor Culver for $40 million in state funds aimed at flood damaged homeowners and businesses through new programs, while criticizing his delay of a special legislative session for disaster recovery. It urges timely action, tax relief, and continued pursuit of federal dollars to stabilize recovery and budgets.
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Culver
Iowa
Iowa Values Fund
Iowa Power Fund
Cedar Rapids letter supporter urges campfire use for community
Marty Dailey argues the scent of outdoor fireplaces fosters neighborly bonds and stargazing, urging Cedar Rapids to permit recreational fire pits while noting that many residents use them socially without nightly intrusion. He compares outdoor fires to indoor fireplaces and asks for coexistence.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids
Marty Dailey
Community gratitude for flood relief from Cedar Rapids responders
Cedar Rapids Fire Department expresses thanks for overwhelming public support during the flood. Citizens and local businesses provided food water and dessert at fire stations while a grill served hot sandwiches amid the emergency. The note also notes some difficult interactions and recalls Sarah Palin’s 2006 veto on a same sex bill.
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Cedar Rapids
Campaign vehicle use questions in sheriff race and voter guidance
The message questions if a sheriff candidate may use a vehicle resembling a police squad for campaigning. It urges independent research before voting and criticizes a John McCain and Sarah Palin ticket, signed by Michael Markham.
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John McCain
Sarah Palin
Michael Markham
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State game vote poll inspires scattered opinions
A reader poll asks who will win the upcoming Iowa vs. Iowa State game and directs readers to GazetteOnline.com. The page also discusses traffic safety, speeding fines, and policy debates in a stream of political opinions.
City debates fire pits and health protections
Edna Henry and Jane Hrabak of Belle Plaine urge city action on outdoor fire pits amid concerns over smoke health effects. They defend summer gatherings and s'mores while criticizing potential bans and calling for balanced regulation.
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Edna Henry
Cedar Rapids
Jane Hrabak
Belle Plaine
Palin Pumps Up McCain With Stirring Convention Speech
The column compares Palin and Obama's speeches, praising her delivery and impact while noting the controversy over Bristol Palin's pregnancy. It laments McCain's lack of detail on policy and highlights Palin's ability to energize the Republican base and shift convention focus to social issues.
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Alaska
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Colin Powell
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Annie Oakley
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