Survey on Teen Sexual Behavior Spurs Linn County Debate
Editorial argues that two Linn County school districts erred in withdrawing from a sensitive student survey on teen sexual behavior. It defends targeted questions as necessary for understanding motivation and preventing pregnancies and disease, while noting schools acted as conduits and that participation was voluntary. It calls for balance between parental concern and research needs, and questions avoidance of religious references.
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Linn County
Linn
Iowa House Rejects Off‑duty Smoking Protections
The Iowa House voted against a measure that would bar employers from firing employees for smoking off the job. The debate highlights tension between anti smoking sentiment and workers rights with broader questions about tobacco company authority over quitting workers.
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Iowa House of Representatives
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Americans win future by embracing visual literacy and culture
Leonard Steinhorn argues that the United States leads in adapting to change through innovation and visual literacy. He cites the information revolution, MTV shaped info processing, and global demand for pop culture as evidence that Americans and young people excel in consumer savvy and cultural fluency.
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Lip-Off for Literacy raises funds in Iowa City event
Letters criticize Gazette coverage of an April 3 Lip-Off for Literacy at the Ramada Inn City Center. Mount Mercy College contestants and sponsors Kirkwood Coe participated to benefit Catherine McAuley Center. Readers question photo choices and lack of winner details.
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Jennifer J. Lokenvitz
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Guardians of the land by Mary Hansen
Earth Day message from Mary Hansen of Wyoming Iowa praising cattlemen and cattlewomen as custodians of natural recycling. She argues cattle production is solar powered and improves rangeland for wildlife while turning inedible forage into nutrient dense food. Every day is Earth Day on farms and ranches.
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Questionable Adolescent Survey in Linn County Schools
Parents urged to review a survey asking personal sexual questions of grades 7 through 12 students. The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition plans 90 questions across several districts, prompting parental advocacy and school board involvement.
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Linn County
North Linn
Springville
Gazette Letters Policy Notes on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy nor pass judgment on opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of such responses.
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Right Using Alternatives to get got in Everyday Speech
Brief notes discuss choosing better verbs over got or got instead of received or accepted. Examples cover claims like We have your customers and We reach your customers. Henrietta Ruff notes common usages in South Amana. Franklin is cited as a model for individual word choice.
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South Amana
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