Alchon Forum cancellation dispute at University of Iowa
A reader recounts a campus dispute over the Alchon Forum with U Iowa administrators Peter Nathan and President Rawlings. The author alleges improper takeover, objections, and a smear campaign surrounding the forum’s funding and cancellation, noting Duke’s invitation and alleged misattributions.
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the Gazette
Alchon Forum
University of Iowa
Peter Nathan
Nathan
Hancher Auditorium
Rawlings
Hancher
Ann Rhodes
Kilpatrick urges Bush to oppose fetal research and support alternatives
The columnist argues President Bush should oppose fetal tissue research citing polls showing a majority against using tax dollars for fetal transplants. He warns passage could normalize abortion and exploitation of women, urging support for Alberta research by Weiss and Reynolds on adult brain cells as a safer alternative.
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Bush
Wirthlin
Time Magazine
Alberta
Canada
Samuel Weiss
Brent Reynolds
Grassley praised as Iowa’s champion in re election plea
An editorial piece urges voters to re elect Senator Charles Grassley highlighting his defense of family values and opposition to tax and spending, contrasting him with a liberal Congress and urging Iowa to keep a senator who puts the state first.
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Charles Grassley
America
Senate
Grassley
Congress
Sen. Grassley
Iowa
Seminar on recovering from incest hosted by Karen Lee Fontaine
A Cedar Rapids event on May 7 addresses incest recovery. Mental Health Advocates of Linn County organized the seminar featuring speaker Karen Lee Fontaine to raise awareness and support.
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Linn County
Karen Lee Fontaine
Cedar Rapids
March of Dimes walkers praised for dedication and future support
A reader congratulates volunteers who walked 15 miles for the March of Dimes and notes litter along riverside parks. The letter links the fundraiser to helping children with lifelong burdens and urges future efforts to provide not only a life but a home for those in need.
Toughen up on reading goals for high school grads
Melvin B. Holladay argues that from first grade to 12th, teachers failed to help students learn to read and write. He urges schools to be tougher, especially in special education, so students graduate able to read and write.
Levy concerns over schoolhouse fund and four levies
A reader argues that the 1984 schoolhouse fund levy should have funded capital projects without new bonds and that funds borrowed for operations were not repaid. The writer notes the 1990 instructional support levy promised repayment, questions its fulfillment, and contends four levies plus state funds burden Iowa City schools without clear need.
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Iowa City
Meth-Wick praised for resident care and community support
A family lauds Meth-Wick for attentive services and resident well being. They speak with board members and note friends, wooded views, and a strong sense of home as key benefits. Call 365-9171.
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Perc
U of Forum
Brouhaha
David Duke
Duke
James J. Kilpatrick
Melvin B. Holladay
St. SW
Apt. B
the Manor
Greenwood Terrace
Brendelwood Village
13Th St
Doorbuster
Haggar
John Henry
Farah
Center Court
Westdale
Arnold Palmer
Stanley Blacker
Illinois
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