Iowa Legislature considers anti bullying policy for schools
The Senate Oversight Committee backed a bill requiring written bullying policies for both public and private schools, aiming to protect students statewide and reviving a measure that had stalled earlier this session. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders ride high to face Eastern Division finals in pursuit of a first USHL title. Frank Conroy’s legacy continues as Lan Samantha Chang named to succeed him at the UI Writers Workshop, beginning Jan. The Cedar Brewing Co patio plan clears neighbors’ hurdles despite concerns, with a beer garden expected to attract patrons this summer.
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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Mark Carlson
Frank Conroy
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop
Conroy
Lan Samantha Chang
Chang
Harvard University
The
Cedar Brewing Co
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment
Lori
Tom Janusz
Bush will share simple truth
The writer questions privatizing Social Security and asks who benefits. They warn privatization would add trillions to the national debt and claim experts dispute such plans. They critique police use of force and call for equal justice and citizen rights, seeking straight answers.
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Pornography fuels a new generation of sexual predators
Acritique argues that soft and hard core pornography creates predators and erodes children's innocence. It blames government licensing and media conglomerates for enabling sexual stimulation through VCRs, the Internet, TV, games, and publications, leading to societal harm and even deaths.
Bush criticism over war, budget and social programs
A reader cites Bush and Congress for Iraq invasion, Abu Ghraib abuses, and high death tolls. They accuse budget cuts harming Medicaid, food stamps, WIC, child care, education, and living wages, urging Congress to protect rights and expand social programs.
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Abu Ghraib
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Texas
City Cable Channel Critique and Garbage Dump Advisory
A local column accuses the city cable channel of wasting a public information tool while critics fear political bias. Residents urge vigilance as Cedar Rapids reports new dumping at Indian Creek Nature Center and promotes the illegal dumping hotline for tip lines. In Jackson County, a judge criticizes a potential juror for misconduct during murder trial jury selection and orders attendance and a lecture.
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Koles
Cedar Rapids City Hall
Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids
Rich Patterson
Jackson County
J. Hobart Darbyshire
Readers split over Rice Clinton 2008 hypothetical poll
A reader poll on a hypothetical 2008 presidential race shows Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton each garnering about 39 percent of 1,472 votes. Colin Powell attracts around 6 percent, with many others named, including Jeb Bush and Rudy Giuliani.
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Ralph Nader
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Jerry Pierce
Maitland
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Gene Goldhammer
Las Vegas
Nev
Jim Harrick
Hornell
N.Y
Jack Cairnes
Groveland
Harrick
Cairnes
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