Sex offender registry debated in Iowa House
Iowa House approved a sex offender registry aimed at forcing offenders to register addresses with local law enforcement. Critics warn registries may create a false sense of security and urge more monitoring and potential long term treatment. Local officials cited include Gary Hinzman and Dudley Allison, noting registries are a step but not a complete solution.
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Iowa House
Gary Hinzman
Sixth Judicial District Department of Corrections
Rick Smith
Hinzman
Dudley Allison
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Allison
Alcoholics Anonymous
Clinton faces scrutiny after McNamara Vindication remark
The article notes President Clinton’s claim of feeling vindicated by Robert McNamara’s admission that the Vietnam War was a terrible mistake. It argues the remark risks backlash from Americans who lacked inside information and could hurt Clinton in future elections.
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CNN
Wolf Blitzer
Robert McNamara
McNamara
Clinton
Georgetown
Senate
William J. Fulbright
Vietnam
Critics refute Freeburg’s all-day kindergarten cost claims
A Cedar Rapids PTA member rebuts Gordon Freeburg’s opinion alleging dishonest spending and school consolidation. The letter argues all-day kindergarten improves outcomes, that K through 8 merging would raise costs and require new classrooms, and that art music and PE should not be cut. It notes the 1996 instructional levy and warns losses would hurt future learning.
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Gordon Freeburg
Cedar Rapids
Surgeon admits passive support for Vietnam war in retrospective piece
Richard A. Brand, M.D. of Iowa City reflects on his 1969 1970 Vietnam service and accepts shared responsibility for the war’s tragedy. He condemns the conflict as unwinnable and wrong, laments 58 000 U.S. deaths, millions of Vietnamese casualties, and honors the few who spoke out and helped end it.
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McNamara
Vietnam
Beware of aggressive dog sighted near Cedar Rapids area
A local resident warns Cedar Rapids area residents between First Avenue Williams Boulevard and Edgewood Road SW about a black muscular dog 60 to 70 pounds with yellow green eyes. The dog is friendly with people but hyper and unrestrained, seen recently killing a beaver and chasing a child. Animal Control collected the beaver and advised restraint, prompting the warning to families with young children.
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First Avenue
Williams Boulevard
Edgewood Road
Cedar Rapids Animal Control
Phil Gervais
Cedar Rapids
ADHD diagnosis debated in April 9 front page article
Rosemary Berckes of Marion urges a balanced follow-up on ADHD coverage noting valid diagnosis and treatments including stimulants, behavior management, and regular follow-up. She cites Cedar Rapids clinics and experts providing thorough evaluations to determine cause and appropriate care.
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Cedar Rapids
Mis spelling mistakes noted in Marion column critique
Mike Deupree and readers flag several spelling errors across columns. Gerry Burkart provides clippings showing mistakes such as athletes number retirement, numerous records, received, an, comma placement after player, and a homophone mix in hand cream sentence.
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Mike Deupree
Marion
Gerry Burkart
Plugger
Gerry
the Gazette
Doe
John Doe
Marion High School
Joe Roe
Joyce Seip
Sigourney
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Joe Hiadky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Even,ee Board Chairman
Mark Bowden
Brett W. Engmark
PTA
Monroe
Grant Wood
Grant Wood Pta
Freeburg
America
Aulare
Washington
Richard A. Brand, M.D
Iowa City
Tre
PIAL
KAC
Rosemary Berckes, Marion
Opymucu Vuricoully
Carl Kane
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