Open government needed for Iowa judiciary meetings
Gazette editorials urge making judicial offices open to the public as with other branches. They argue judges' administration, hiring, pay, and policy should follow open meetings law or statutes, with posted notices and agendas. The piece notes current law excludes the judiciary, discusses separation of powers, and calls for reforms led by the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Udges
Iowa
6Th Judicial District
1St Judicial District
Executive Branch
Iowa Supreme Court
Arthur McGiverin
Governors flock to Kentucky Derby invitation
The piece notes Iowa Governor Branstad may attend the Kentucky Derby May 2 after an invitation to National Governors Association members. It mentions six other governors including Arkansas Governor Clinton and Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones may join. The tone questions political perks versus public sentiment.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Kentucky
Brereton Jones
Branstad
National Governors Association
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Louisville
Time for new approach to energy policy
Jessica Mathews argues a new energy policy package is needed after years of stalemate on CAFE. She endorses feebates, gas tax rebates, Pay-as-You-Drive insurance, removing parking subsidies, and congestion tolls to spread mileage improvements across policies and actors. She warns CAFE alone cannot cut oil use and urges action before imports rise further.
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Jessica Mathews
U.S
Congress
National Academy of Sciences
General Motors
Richard Bryan
D-Nev
Bryan
Maryland
CAFE
Detroit
California
Volunteers Shine Across Linn County During National Week
Senior Advocates Inc salutes volunteers in Linn County during National Volunteer Week April 27 May 1 and throughout the year. The piece highlights how volunteers aid agencies stretch budgets, learn new skills, and improve community life.
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Linn County
Senior Advocates Inc
Visitation Rights Sought for Grandparents in Grief
Howard and Cleo Tuttle of Marengo appeal for guidance to gain access to their granddaughter, daughter of their deceased son, blocked by the mother who receives Social Security support. They seek legal avenues to secure visitation rights amid the family tragedy.
Gift of life through organ donation urged this week
The article encourages individuals to sign an organ donor card and inform family of their wishes. It notes organ transplants save lives when organs are available and provides contact for donor cards at University Hospitals Transplant Service, 356-4944, Grace Collins of 1212 Melrose Ave, Iowa City.
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University Hospitals Transplant Service
Grace Collins
Melrose Ave
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Faces Decision on Residential Care Facility
City councils weigh overriding land use rules to permit a residential care facility on 17th Street beyond the 12th Street boundary. Critics argue the move would erode southeast neighborhood single family safeguards and favor investors over local citizens. Barbara Klawiter 1544 Eighth Ave SE.
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Cedar Rapids
17Th Street
12Th Street
Higley
Letter writer opposes gun rights comparison to heart surgery
A reader condemns Si Frumkin’s comparison of gun ownership with heart bypass surgery, arguing the post cites no lives saved by bypass. The writer cites estimated lives saved by armed citizens and requests focus on medical help rather than guns. Address provided: St. M.C. Murphy, 712 Cole Road, Coralville.
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Si Frumkin
Gazette
Officer Petty Named In Aide to Internal Probe
Marjie Carson Zach raises concerns about Cedar Rapids Police Department officials renaming “Officer Friendly” to “Officer Petty” amid allegations of harassment and vulgar remarks toward female coworkers. The letter argues protecting free speech while addressing workplace dignity and internal investigations.
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Cedar Rapids
Officer Petty
Hurley Bassett
Officer Friendly
Marjie Carson
Zach
Pleasant Dr. SE
Righting headlines and human error in print culture
A playful critique of wood type headlines and modern headlines. It notes famous names like Donald Trump and Leona Helmsley in New York as examples, discusses a nursing home story urging timely family attention, and mocks headline fluency with examples such as Comming soon and migratory students in Texas.
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The
New Yorker Magazine
New York City
Donald Trump
George Steinbrenner
Leona Helmsley
Art Heusinkveld
First Avenue East
Texas
McAllen
Iowa
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Will Mike Tygon
Leona Helmgley
Manuel Norega
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