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Bolkcom Backs Medical Marijuana Bill: Iowa City Daily News Links, Feb. 25

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A Des Moines Register poll says that more than half of Iowans support the legialization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, although that percent has dropped compared to previous polls.

Iowa City's own Joe Bolkcom is pushing for the legalization of medical marijuana, writes Josh O'Leary of the Press-Citizen.

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Luke Voelz writes for the Iowa City Press-Citizen about a new North Liberty cupcake business.

More than new cupcakes, North Liberty needs more power, writes Mitchell Schmidt of the Press-Citizen.)

The Iowa City School District is looking at implementing magnet schools according to Stacy Murray of the Daily Iowan.

Voelz also writes that Mercy Iowa City is opening a new clinic in West Iowa City.

There's a new Cafe on the scene in the Iowa City campus at Kirkwood Communithy College. (via the Kirkwood Communique)

Apparently women really love Jennifer Lawrence. (Jezebel)

Early voting has begun in the Johnson County Supervisor election. (Press-Citizen)

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“It’s amazing to hear the stories of people that have essentially used all the most powerful narcotic drugs that you can possibly be prescribed by your doctor and get at the pharmacy,” Bolkcom said. “They find that in many cases they don’t work, or the side effects are so negative that they’ve gone out on the street and illegally acquired marijuana at substantial risk to them.

“I’ve heard from a variety of people, in all sorts of circumstances, all ages and all kinds of chronic conditions that have basically broken the law in order to have a health care solution that helps them manage their pain.”

Under the proposed legislation, Bolkcom said marijuana would be tightly controlled, much like any other prescription drug.

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