University of Iowa debates smoking ban policy changes
The University of Iowa faces a difficult path to enforce a campus wide smoking ban across intertwined properties. A US committee seeks input on potential rule changes while hospitals move to an imminent total ban and advocates warn of overreach and secondhand smoke protections.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
David Shorton
Skorton
University Hospitals
Health Sciences Colleges
Hugh Ferrer
International Writing
Calabasas
Calif
To Hell With All That A Memoir Of Modern Motherhood
Caitlin Flanagan the New Yorker writer and Atlantic Monthly contributor presents a provocative memoir on staying at home versus working mothers. She defends traditional motherhood while acknowledging critiques and explores the emotional pull of housework and parenting.
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Hoover
Caitlin Flanagan
New Yorker
Atlantic Monthly
Flanagan
Martha Stewart
Stewart
Berkeley
Calif
Patty Hearst
Trinity Lutheran eighth graders lead ITBS scores in Iowa
The Gazette shows Trinity Lutheran School in Cedar Rapids posting top national ITBS ratings in reading math and science for eighth graders across 44 eastern Iowa districts. Fourth graders also posted leading combined scores with high math and solid reading results.
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Gazette
Trinity Lutheran School
Iowa
Trinity
Trinity Lutheran
Ruth Laurenz
Political call to action from Glenn Suchomel Chelsea
A reader letter urges U S leaders to focus on domestic issues. It requests stronger action on immigration and energy costs and criticizes leaders as figureheads.
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America
Congress
Glenn Suchomel
Chelsea
Janet Lyness for Johnson County attorney
Support for Janet Lyness Democrat in Johnson County attorney race highlighting her long experience as assistant county attorney and record on victims of domestic violence. Emphasizes independent ideas, good judgment, and steady leadership with focus on training and coalition work.
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Iowa City
DVIP
Janet
Janet Lyness
Johnson County
Democratic Party
Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Bush administration blamed for escalating Mideast violence
The author argues the Bush administration escalated Middle East tensions after 9/11 by seeking a pre emptive strike on Iraq. Iran is urged to pursue nuclear weapons as a result, with fear of an Israeli attack cited and criticism of sanctions as ineffective. The piece condemns the administration for poor strategy and limited diplomatic skill.
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Middle East
Bush
United States
Osama bin Laden
Iraq
Iran
Israel
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Cedar Rapids
Elisabeth Kiug Coggan
U.S
Lyness
Mideast
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