Editors Note on Cost and Conservatives Prompt Reader Debate
The Gazette asks readers to respond to discussions of consultant spending by the state Board of Regents and other bodies. Jennifer Hemmingsen notes multiple viewpoints on efficiency, worker ideas, and using search firms for president hires. She cites Yuval Levin on conservatism and invites comments at 319 398 8469 and thegazette.com.
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Letters lauding Kiwanis Park cleanup and local debates
A reader thanks Aly Olson Anna Masengard and volunteers for Kiwanis Park cleanup and fundraiser for Iowa Children’s Hospital. She credits local officials and groups, and comments on Cedar Rapids casino water park disputes and a controversial Starbucks cartoon in The Gazette.
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Clinton toppling the 1 percent sparks debate
David Harsanyi argues the New York Times piece portrays Hillary Clinton as considering wealth redistribution to topple the top 1 percent, a notion he deems rhetorical and unlikely to translate into policy. He questions whether Democratic candidates would endorse such a move and contends the piece overstates the idea to frame a leftward shift.
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Planning summer supervision for children and families
Parents face a dilemma about leaving children home alone during summer. Resources include Parentslikeus.com and Iowa State University Linn County Extension’s On Their Own & OK Checklist and Parent Guide. Community programs, teachers, and local groups can provide supervised activities and safe options. Linda Bigley and Chris Carman of LCPCA outline readiness steps and community support.
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