Illinois Iowa speed limit differential for trucks suggested
Editorial urges Iowa to adopt a 65 mph limit for cars and 55 mph for trucks on rural interstates similar to Illinois. Cites studies and opinions from Northwestern University and state officials, noting safety unclear but comfort and spacing improve with slower truck speeds. Both states’ trucking groups oppose variances. call for uniform 55 mph.
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Illinois
Iowa
Mississippi
Jeet Sidhu
Illinois Department of Transportation
Virginia
Iowa Department of Transportation
Harold Schiel
IDOT
Transportation Safety Bureau
Dead animals left on Jones County roadsides spark uproar
Jones County residents condemn the disposal of carcasses along roadsides including a 500 pound steer several pigs a sow and a horse. Supervisor Merlin Moore calls for prosecution of those leaving dead animals in ditches amid health and environment concerns.
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Jones County
Davenport
Merlin Moore
Stop forcing old folks to stay home
A Universal Press Syndicate opinion argues that Social Security earnings penalties for retirees working beyond 62 to 69 are unfair and economically counterproductive. It cites high marginal tax rates, estimates potential revenue gains from raising or abolishing limits, and urges Congress to reform the policy.
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Washington
Congress
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
Aldona Robbins
Gary Robbins
Treasury Department
Colorado
Bill Armstrong
Armstrong
Universal Press Syndicate
NEA Controversy Over Art Grants Sparks Public Letters
Lois Edmundson of Sigourney cites 171 million in NEA funding and lists explicit artworks she deems obscene. She urges readers to contact Rep. Jim Leach in Washington to oppose future funding for three years.
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NEA
Congress
Jim Leach
Leach
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
National EMS Week urges community upgrade of emergency care
In a Sumner notice Jeffrey Bowling urges communities to build comprehensive EMS systems during EMS Week Sept 16 22. He notes many Iowa communities have advanced ambulance services and Enhanced 911 coming, and calls for volunteers and donations to support better care at every step.
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National Emergency Medical Services
U.S
Iowa
Jeffrey Bowling
Sumner
Obituary pricing sparks reader backlash across Iowa
Readers from Dubuque to Tipton protest The Gazette obituary charges, likening them to profit at a time of loss. They argue the policy strips communities of essential notices and sympathy, urging a return to free or lower-cost obituary printing.
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Dubuque
Sioux City
Des Moines
Quad Cities
The
Gazette
Sioux City Journal
Denise Ammeter
C Ave
Louise Kinderknecht
Vinton
H.R. Roethlisberger
24Th Ave
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