I will vote in New York for a new South Africa
Nomsa Daniels reflects on voting for the first time as a South African citizen while in New York City. She recalls apartheid’s scars, honors leaders and ordinary heroes, and urges continued memory, patient democratic work, and responsible civic engagement as South Africa moves toward reconciliation.
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Nomsa D. Daniels
New York
New York City
Soweto
Daveyton
Sol Plaatje
Albert J. Luthuli
Robert Sobukwe
Steven Biko
Clarence Makwetu
Chris Hani
Nelson Mandela
Sheroes
County urged to tighten dangerous animals rule after lion sighting
Residents of Inn County north of Cedar Rapids sign a petition demanding changes to the animal ordinance. A lion chained to a rental house door near McBride airstrip prompts calls for legal action. A public hearing is set for 9 a.m. July 6 before the Board of Supervisors.
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Inn County
Cedar Rapids
McBride
C Avenue
Linn County
Health Department
Board of Supervisors
Handshakes in High School Sports Spark Outcry
The New York Times quotes Ventura County officials condemning postgame handshakes as risky amid escalating trash talk and aggression. Critics warn deteriorating sportsmanship reflects broader urban hostility and signals trouble beyond Southern California.
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Ventura County Calif
Simi Valley High
George Ragsdale
New York Times
Ragsdale
Ventura County
Los Angeles
Moss Benmosche
Crenshaw High School
The
Times
Midwest
California
Durable power of attorney for health care explained
The article describes advance directives including living wills and the durable power of attorney for health care DPAHC. It covers appointing an agent, discussing wishes, limits on authority, withdrawal of nutrition, and the Need to notify providers and keep copies with physicians and family. It notes Iowa specifics and emphasizes planning to honor patient wishes.
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Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Fleming Building
Des Moines
Officers urged to hire 20 more in Cedar Rapids
Robin Naggatt, president of the Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association, urges City Council to approve 20 new officers citing 69 staffing levels, rising calls, and a 1.5 officers per 1000 residents ratio versus a 2.3 national average. He argues for maintaining police and fire services despite budget strains.
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Police Department
Cedar Rapids
William Byrne
Fire
Robin Naggatt
Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association
Made in USA buyers could save the country
The author argues foreign trade harms society and calls for a new political party and term limits. They urge every citizen to buy U.S. made products to restore economic recovery and re industrialize, claiming Congress collaborates with international monopolists and a New World Order.
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Country
USA
Congress
U.S
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Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
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Mark Bowden
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