Iowa Guardsmen Die In Afghanistan Toll Rises
The Gazette editorial notes the death of Staff Sgt. James A. Justice as the third Iowa National Guard member killed in Afghanistan since April. It recalls Spc. Brent Maher and Spc. Don Nichols, along with injuries to Spc. Zachary Durham, and urges continued support for troops and families.
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Iowa National Guard
James A. Justice
Grimes
Iowa
Afghanistan
Des Moines
Spc
Zachary Durham
Greg Hapgood
Public Affairs
Paoia
Local-option tax debate and flood-claim concerns in Linn County
Readers discuss the 20-year LOST extension, perceived misuses of funds, and FEMA-related questions tied to a flood-damaged home. One commenter urges a no vote citing long-term costs, while another supports the levy and highlights a community youth basketball clinic led by YMCA volunteers.
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Gazette
Craig Seeley
Barbara Sherman
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Marion
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Munier Road
Keep dogs on leashes in Cedar Rapids
Heather Taylor urges residents to leash dogs for safety after observing many unleashed dogs since moving from Waterloo. She notes rescuing three dogs and warns of risks when dogs run to others on busy streets, advocating proper tagging for owner contact.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Heather Taylor
Cedar Rapids City Council urged to set specific discussion times
Martha Troxel urges the Cedar Rapids City Council to adopt specific times for major agenda items, saying clear scheduling would improve transparency and efficiency. The message emphasizes concrete discussion slots for key projects.
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Cedar Rapids
Martha Troxel
NLRB challenge to Boeing in South Carolina sparks debate
The NLRB files a complaint over Boeing's planned South Carolina plant raising unions vs business in a state famed for anti union sentiment. Gov Nikki Haley and Senators Graham and Demint pledge fight while critics call motive political. 2000 Everett jobs added and timing questioned. Civil war metaphor frames stakes.
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Boeing
North Charleston
National Labor Relations Board
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Everett
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Obama
Nikki Haley
Lindsey
Graham
Jim Demint
Debunking the monster sex offender myth in society
A University of Iowa researcher questions broad sex offender laws that lump Internet predators with youth counselors and others. The commentary argues mythical boogeyman images hinder rehabilitation and misallocate safety efforts, urging targeted restrictions and reform.
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Roger Bentley
University of Iowa
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