Clinton visit highlights Kirkwood Community College in Monticello
Hillary Clinton’s two day Iowa tour featured a Kirkwood Community College panel at the Monticello regional center drawing national attention. Kirkwood President Mick Starcevich touted regional centers in Monticello Cedar Rapids and Washington with a new one at the University of Iowa this fall. About 5,000 students have earned free college credits through the centers, a value exceeding $3 million in tuition terms. Ellen Schlarmann Monticello junior will enter with 48 college credits by graduation, illustrating the option’s impact and reach for Iowa students.
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Central City High School
Letter to the Editor Calls for Mallard Fillmore Return
A reader thanks Terry Ebaugh for a letter opposing removing the Mallard Fillmore strip from The Gazette. The writer argues the majority does not share the anti Mallard stance, condemns censorship, and urges moving the comic to the editorial page rather than elimination. They criticize Citizens United and call for voting to change election laws and curb Supreme Court influence.
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Dysfunction in Congress and war costs
Ione S. Burham laments ongoing congressional dysfunction since 2014. She criticizes abortion amendments and a senator's Iran letter, argues for communication over war, and recalls Eisenhower and Powell as models while urging politicians to shed ego, media, and pensions to make rational decisions.
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Ione S. Burham
No Sensible Middle In Climate And Politics
Froma Harrop argues that genuine middle ground is impossible when parties refuse to accept basic facts. She cites abortion ethics and tax policy as areas where compromise is blocked by rigid ideologies, noting Republicans’ reluctance to partner with Obama and the origins of the Affordable Care Act.
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Neighbors urge fair voice in Oakhill planning
Michael L. Richards argues residents of the Oakhill neighborhood must have a seat at the city planning table. He notes 272 single family homes, $30 million in homeowner investments, rising density, and concerns over multi story developments in the New Bo area. He cites the Southside Investment Board and local associations as past planning actors and urges inclusive, homeowner focused decisions.
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