Iowa towns ban open burning to curb toxic dioxins
The Gazette editorial argues open burning is increasingly rare and dangerous as dioxins contaminate food chains and pose health risks. It notes Ely and Mechanicsville moving toward bans, two thirds of Iowa towns restricting burning, and calls for continued action and waste management reforms.
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Urbana mayor accused of abusing authority over police chief
Letter accuses Mayor Charles Eldred of silencing opposition at a special city council meeting to pressure Chief Gary Benson to resign after 25 years. Residents supported the chief. county attorney interceded to prevent a shameful outcome. Councilors Dekeyser and Wayson attempted conciliation.
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Gary Benson
Charles Eldred
Ken Dekeyser
Dennis Wayson
Life expectancy question echoes doubts on longevity
The statement questions whether a person can beat the U.S. average life expectancy of 77.9 years. The responder replies with a pessimistic “No if I’m lucky” implying low confidence in surpassing the benchmark.
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Iowa State Football Series Question Sparks Online Vote
Voters weigh whether the Iowa Iowa State series should stay annual or change. The Gazette asks readers to vote online while discussing Iraq policy debates and custody equity, featuring voices from Sara Riley and Jason Pershing on family and deer issues.
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Main Street vs Wall Street in Stoneridge case dispute
MacLynne Dean argues that President Bush favors Enron style executives over Main Street investors as the Supreme Court weighs Stoneridge Investment v Scientific Atlanta this fall. The piece claims the administration ignored an SEC brief and cites IPO strength as proof of U.S. market resiliency. Cedar Falls.
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Saggy pants debate spans law and culture across states
The piece surveys laws banning sagging pants in Louisiana and proposed measures in Georgia New Jersey and Connecticut. It notes critics including the ACLU who view bans as First Amendment violations and argues dress codes reflect social control from historic edicts to modern fashion debates. Jill Fields comments on cultural meanings and social issues behind the trend.
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