Cloning births bolster endangered species efforts cited
The Gazette notes cloning as a tool to boost biodiversity and save species such as bantengs. It notes collaborations among the San Diego Zoo Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Advanced Cell Technologies, Trans Ova Genetics, and Iowa State University. It mentions a banteng calf born in Sioux Center and later euthanized due to birth defects, and calls for government support to advance research while protecting habitats.
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Trans Ova Genetics
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Iowa State University
Intertwined civic life then and now as Durgin’s story frames
The article uses William Warren Durgin, a Maine farmer and G A R member who helped in Civil War era civic efforts, to argue that volunteerism and government have always been entwined. It contrasts past broad public engagement with today’s consumer oriented associations and calls for renewed national service and civic sacrifice.
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Springfield
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Questioning the antiwar stance in a wary Iowa letter
A reader from Iowa City asks antiwar activists to consider a brutal hypothetical about Saddam Hussein harming people who resemble them. The writer, a concerned Iowan, notes the 2004 election offers two choices and warns many Iowans vote for the lesser of two evils rather than true Democrats or Republicans.
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Valyr Eye
Iowa City
Alternative parties seek ballot access in Iowa forum
In a Community Forum letter readers note that Republicans and Democrats block third parties. The America First, Green, and Libertarian parties, made up of everyday Iowans, push for ballot access to be heard at the state Capitol.
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America First Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Readers urged to back third parties in Iowa elections
Nathan Doyle of Cedar Rapids argues that Republicans in the Iowa Legislature rejected third parties, asking how many constituents were consulted. He contends smaller parties seek to represent voters who are disenchanted with the two party system and the lesser of two evils.
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Iowa
Local church offers free passes for military dependents
Cedar Christian Church will provide 50 free Play Station passes to military dependent children in the metro Cedar Rapids area. Gary Sneller urges local groups to back troops by supporting their families with discounts and events. Call 363-1583 for details.
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Cedar Christian Church
Cedar Rapids
Gary Sneller
Peace demonstrators and their signs questioned
Anamosa reader Jan Swanson critiques so called peace protests noting violence from demonstrators, commercially produced signs, funding and distribution questions, and media focus on English language protest visuals. She urges balanced listening to all voices and motives.
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