By Shane Goodman shane@dmcityview.com

Passing on gas

Hillary Clinton is doing it. So is Barack Obama. Even John McCain has jumped in the mix. Who isn’t talking about the high price of gasoline? The subject now seems to arise not only with those of us working for a living, but to the rich and famous as well.

With prices expected to rise to $4 a gallon this summer, the gas discussion certainly won’t be going away any time soon. We decided to take a look at the subject, but from a different angle than what you have already read, heard or seen. Editor Michael Swanger interviewed a handful of Central Iowans who discovered alternative ways to lessen the impact of high gas prices and do their part to protect the environment as well. There are George and Karen Karaidos and their vehicles that run on vegetable oil. There’s Assistant Attorney General Brad Horn and his Suzuki scooter. There’s the stitched up Scott Holmes and his recumbent bicycle. And there’s the multi-tasking Ann Pashek and her use of a Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority program. We found their stories interesting, and we think you will, too. And if that’s not enough, we even threw in 20 practical tips for you to save money at the pump.

Cityview Livestrong Bike Ride

I wanted to drop a short note to say thanks to the participants, volunteers and sponsors of our second annual Cityview Livestrong bicycle ride, which was held this past Sunday. The weather didn’t exactly cooperate with us this year, but the event was still a success and was for a great cause.

Thanks for reading.

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