By Sarahann Kolder, Iowa City Notes from the Nov. 11, 2024 event featuring conservative commentator Michael Knowles, hosted by the University of Iowa chapter of YAF at the Iowa Memorial Union. There was a lot of security at the entrance. Young white men in blue suits welcomed people into the building and upstairs, but once […]
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Letter to the editor: Support QC venue Rozz-Tox as they seek to secure their future
One of the most brilliant, singular venues in all the world is in Rock Island, Illinois. If you don’t believe me, ask any of the thousands of artists, musicians, writers, comedians, etc. who have performed on the Rozz-Tox stage.
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Letter from Sen. Janice Weiner: Abortion is on the ballot
Here in Iowa, we don’t have the right to have a
popular referendum on the ballot, as they do in neighboring Missouri and
Nebraska — where abortion is literally on the ballot. But we know what’s at stake in this election.
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Letter from four Johnson County mayors: The $30 million bond will extend our success in conservation
Signed by Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague, North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman and University Heights Mayor Louise From In 2008, Johnson County voters overwhelmingly approved a $20 million conservation bond, and the results have been outstanding. That investment helped protect 1,176 acres of land, build 9.2 miles of trails, and safeguard […]
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Letter to the editor: CCAN endorses the Johnson County Conservation Bond
By Corridor Community Action Network’s Board, submitted by Mandi Remington Corridor Community Action Network (CCAN) is proud to endorse the Johnson County Conservation Bond. As an organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all residents of the Iowa Corridor, CCAN believes that investing in our natural environment is essential for building a healthy, resilient and equitable […]
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Letter to the editor: The conservation bond is a smart, generational investment
By Quentin Misiag, Chicago, Illinois On any given day, cyclists can zip from Coralville to just west of Tiffin on the winding, completely paved Clear Creek Trail. Fishing enthusiasts can catch large mouth bass, bluegill and other fish in the restored F.W. Kent Park lake. And, steps from the Iowa River, hikers can traverse a […]
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Letter from the Community Foundation of Johnson County: Vote yes on the conservation bond
By Shelly Maharry, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Johnson County The Community Foundation of Johnson County Board of Directors endorses the upcoming Conservation Bond Referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot, which focuses on clean water, expanding parks and building more walking, hiking and biking trails. This bond is not just an investment […]
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Letter to the editor: What’s being done for our polluted water and soil? Too little, too late
By Paul Wiedemeier, Clive The Des Moines Register reports that our Iowa State Agriculture Department is finally doing something about the water pollution lawsuit filed nine years ago by the Des Moines Water Works against three counties in NW Iowa that located in the Raccoon River watershed. This area is still contaminating our lakes, rivers and streams […]
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Letter to the editor: Trump is a clear and present danger to democracy
By Don Paulson, Letts Usually in an election year someone says, “this is the most important election in our lifetime.” This time it’s actually true. Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to democracy and the United States of America. Contrast that to Vice-President Kamala Harris. She is running on the Democratic ticket to […]
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Letter from Sen. Elinor Levin: Voting YES on the conservation bond is a small ask for a big win
By Iowa Sen. Elinor A. Levin, Iowa City I’ve only lived in Johnson County since the year after its voters approved the first Conservation Bond in 2008, which means I’ve had the pleasure and benefit of seeing all of the good that has been done with the funds that were raised, natural areas that were […]
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Letter to the editor: The JoCo conservation bond is a step towards expanding Iowa’s public lands
By Nick Bergus, Iowa City I love the outdoors. It’s a place of solitude and calm. It’s worth traveling for.But it’s also necessary to preserve places here, near home. That’s why I’m going to flip my ballot over and vote “yes” on the $30 million county conservation bond. The previous bond helped build out the […]
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Letter from Sen. Zach Wahls: The conservation bond is a cost-effective way to secure a better, healthier future
By Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls, Coralville As a state senator, Eagle Scout, and lifelong outdoorsman, I strongly endorse this year’s Johnson County Conservation Bond campaign. Please join me in flipping your ballot over and voting YES to approve the $30 million Johnson County Conservation Bond. The Johnson County Conservation Bond is a textbook example of […]
