There's Gold in That There Gas Station!: Iowa City Daily News Links, June 25

Another new week, another Monday links.

On to the Links!

From this Site

Ron Paul supporters in Iowa recently yoinked 23 out of 28 delegates that will be headed to the national convention later this year. Will these Republicans support Romney or sit it out this November? Tell us in this week's .

If you notice a lot more geese in the Coralville Lake .

Want to take a short vacation this summer? asks our West Des Moines Editor Beth Dalbey.

We're asking safety experts for their tips on this summer.

In today's , Iowa City Police are still on the lookout for a murder suspect, composting helps Iowa City save money, and Hawkeyes continue to dominate the PTL.

We featured  at the Iowa City Animal Shelter. Tune in today for a new pet up for adoption. (Hint: Meow)

From Other Sites

Gregg Hennigan of the Gazette takes a look at a local gas station and how it's doing branching out into precious metal dealing.

Mitchell Schmidt of the Iowa City Press-Citizen has an interesting look at a celebration of history and hats.

Alesha Crews of the Press-Citizen writes about Iowa City families banding together to grow food for the Johnson County Crisis Center.

Speaking of gardening, Sam Lane of the Gazette writes about the community learning gardens that are now downtown.

Local experts weighed in on the Sandusky verdict.

A report issued by the Johnson County Health department stated that there will be no lasting health problems from the two week Iowa City Landfill fire.

Iowa is one of the hardest states in the nation for felons to earn back the right to vote, reports the Associated Press.

Canine competitors showed their stuff in Iowa City this weekend.

Another nice feature article on the Carroll teen running across the country barefoot.

No mas para Orquesta de alto maiz?

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day

Since then, 8,000 felons in Iowa have finished their prison sentences or been released from community supervision, but less than a dozen have successfully navigated the process of applying to get their citizenship rights back, according to public records obtained by the AP. Branstad’s office has denied a handful of others because of incomplete paperwork or unpaid court costs.

“Wow — that seems pretty low,” said Rita Bettis, lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, which was posting a how-to guide online Sunday to help felons through a process that has confused some seasoned elections officials. Bettis said felons struggling to re-enter society may be less interested in voting than the general population because they have other concerns but making it easier for them to do so is good public policy.

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