Iowa ICN sale debate hinges on state asset use
Governor Vilsek and House Speaker Rants label the Legislature's inaction on selling ICN excess capacity a missed opportunity. Proposals aimed to monetize unused fiber could total 30 to 100 million, while preserving rest of network for education, government, and health. ICN use saves about 8 million in travel and supports schools, courts, and hospitals.
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Tom Vilsack
Chris Rants
Sioux City
Iowa
Icn
State
Vilsack
Rants
John Gillispie
Why no further attacks in the United States since 9 11
The author weighs explanations for the absence of domestic terror since 9 11. Possibilities include deterring by government efforts, al Qaida restraint for political costs, or distractions from wars abroad. The piece also touches on public sentiment, civil liberties debates, and the impact on U S elections.
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United States
al-Qaida
Bush Administration
War On Terror
U.S
Bush
John Kerry
ACLU
Osama
Spain
Bali
Iraq
Afghanistan
Veishen tradition and Iraq impacts raised in Iowa City letter
Todd A. Jansen of Iowa City argues Veishen at Iowa State University embodies a long tradition linking families to campus life and warns against simplistic alcohol solutions. He links Iraq and terrorism with references to 9 11 and foreign fighters, urging readers to consider broader connections.
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bin Laden
Iraq
Iowa
Republican Guard
Fallujah
al-Qaida
Kut
Saddam Hussein
Todd A. Jansen
Iowa City
Landmark III liver transplant a success inspires hope
A five month old patient Kaylee Lindley recovers from a landmark liver transplant using her father’s liver. Doctors note lifelong anti rejection drugs will be needed and insurance gaps may create future financial strain after her parents’ coverage ends. Advances in genetics offer cautious optimism for a future one time vaccination to harmonize tissue.
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Kaylee Lindley
Kaylee
Critics contesting church content in public libraries
The letter argues that public libraries may include religious books such as the Bible and Quran at taxpayer expense and cautions against labeling Marion's home school assistance program illegal. It contends censorship charges are inconsistent and urges the Gazette to investigate how Marion's program supports community resources. Signed by John and Sara Brownell from Hiawatha.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Marion
John and
Sara Brownell
Hiawatha
Veishea Alumni Ties Highlight Iowa State Tradition
Mike Deupree critiques Veishea in efforts to connect alumni to Iowa State University. The student organization behind Veishea weekend is composed of students from various fraternities and sororities. The piece reflects on growing up around Ames and the university.
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Veishea
Iowa State University
ISU
Veishen
Isa
Ames
Sheila Farrey
Cedar Rapids
University
Iowa State
Mike Deupree
Iraq urged to explain 9/11 links in new inquiry
Amid debate over Iraq’s role in the 9/11 attacks, officials face renewed questions about whether Baghdad aided or influenced the al Qaeda plot. Critics press for transparency as lawmakers demand accountability and a fuller historical record.
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