Editorial: ECICOG fires executive director over porn software
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments dismissed executive director Tim Hacker after he admitted installing pornographic software on the agency computer. A board split over penalties led to his resignation and firing, highlighting accountability and a need for stronger conduct standards.
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Iowa Council of Governments
Tim Hacker
Iowa
Linn
Cedar
Benton
Johnson
Jones
Washington
Hacker
Rita Huber
Huber
Smoke detectors required for permits and fires prompt reminder
City officials remind homeowners that any building permit for a project over 1000 dollars on dwellings triggers mandatory smoke detectors in bedrooms and hallways to meet full building compliance. A recent fatal apartment fire highlighted the issue, where alarms installed months earlier helped some escape.
CNN should rethink its Bernardin coverage now
Sister Mary Ann Walsh argues CNN overstated unproven charges against Cardinal Bernardin in the Fall from Grace special. She questions the timing during sweeps, calls for an ethics probe, improved religious reporting, and potential actions to repair the church’s reputation.
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Mary Ann Wals
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
CNN
Cardinal Bernardin
Chicago
Steven Cook
Cook
Bonnie Anderson
Net
Anderson
America
Letter writers debate downtown tree sculpture and city spending
Cedar Rapids readers clash over a stainless steel tree sculpture and city budgets. One writer urges real trees and zoo funding for animal habitats, while others critique the project and call for funds toward the depot, police station, art museum, and local cultural institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons
Bever Park
Zoo
St. Louis
Use Humans in Circus Not Exploit Animals
Campaign urges audiences to avoid circuses using animals. It notes animals endure confinement, training pain, and harmful practices with whips and chains. Advocates replacement by human performers and cites bans in Europe.
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Sweden
Denmark
England
Reality based films at LaSalle High provoke student discussion
A 1990 LaSalle graduate and University of Iowa student defend showing R rated films like Grand Canyon in class arguing such works spur learning. A Cedar Rapids mother and writer urges not to censor and to support teachers while noting parental scrutiny and media hype.
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Steve O’brien
LaSalle High School
Grand Canyon
LaSalle
Mississippi Burning
University of Iowa
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Nashington Post
the Gazette
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Iowa City
Grant Woods
Marvin Cone
Cone
Corner House Gallery
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Fairfax
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