To Chase or Not to Chase Analysis by Lee Hermiston
The Gazette reports area police and sheriffs say chases are unwelcome but sometimes needed to stop dangerous motorists. Cedar Rapids logged 55 pursuits since 2012 with 25 crashes and four injuries. Marion saw a fatal home crash during a pursuit this month.
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Cedar Rapids Targets Synthetic Drugs With Zoning Move
Cedar Rapids officials seek to curb synthetic drugs by amending the zoning ordinance to bar new takeout alcohol and tobacco shops from advertising storing or selling recreational synthetics. New shops would need a conditional use permit and strict policies including no loitering litter containers and video cameras. The plan before the City Planning Commission Board of Adjustment and then the City Council aims to close loopholes by restricting shops that derive 40 percent of business from off premise alcohol and tobacco sales.
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Thomas Smith
Countdown to a Possible Government Shutdown
Congress debates a continuing resolution to fund the government through mid December while defunding Obamacare. Senate leaders move the House bill toward votes as Ted Cruz speaks for over 21 hours on the floor.
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