Council urged to act on new law to curb underage drinking
The Gazette Editorial argues Iowa City must move Monday to restrict admittance to bars and adopt measures to curb underage drinking after six months of a so called public shaming program. It notes arrests are up slightly and urges a 21 only ordinance or stronger penalties including higher fines community service and stricter bar enforcement.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Alcohol Advisory Council
Chicago
Kay Galvin
Cedar Rapids
Letter writers critique priorities after Iraq deaths and Social Security
A reader comments on US support for Iraqi deaths and US troop losses amid imperialism and oil while condemning cuts to Social Security. They note Bush's booing at the pope's funeral and ask if the nation should wake up or worsen. The writer derides apologies as insincere and calls out name-calling.
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U.S
Bush
Reader letters praise Grassley Social Security leadership
A reader from Cedar Rapids thanks Senator Grassley for taking a leadership role on Social Security reform and urges bipartisan action with Senator Harkin. The letter condemns inaction and warns of bankruptcy while stressing the need to reform rather than dismantle benefits.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Grassley
Rethinking Service Learning to Build True Citizenship
A UW Madison study shows students volunteer for resume value rather than civic interest. Advocates urge project based service tied to learning, with outcomes assessed, to avoid empty hours and cultivate real community impact. Chicago and Baltimore examples illustrate shift toward meaningful, project driven service.
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Lew Friedland
Madison
Wis
Friedland
University of Wisconsin
Center For Communication and Democracy
America
Philadelphia
Chicago
Maryland
David Eisner
Corporation For National and Community Service
Baltimore
Jon Schmidt
Iowa senator’s harsh pension remark sparks debate on public workers
Readers defend and critique Senator Mark Zieman’s pen sion floor remark calling state employees bottom feeders. The letter questions who qualifies as bottom or top feeders and whether an apology followed, arguing for accountability in public discourse.
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Mark Zieman
Postville
Senate
Zieman
Iowa
Stop tax increases for needless projects
A public complaint argues against tax hikes for perceived unnecessary projects and extends the critique to proposed taxes on cigarettes, fast food, and alcohol, framing the issue as a broader policy overreach.
Fleeing driver blamed in fatal pursuit
A letter contends that fleeing drivers bear sole responsibility for a fatal chase. It cites Iowa codes on resisting law enforcement and eluding police, noting the pursuit began at 3:22 a.m. in a rural area and that liability lies with the driver.
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Iowa
Honest Representatives and a Call to Remove Them
A reader denounces contemporary legislators as self serving and corrupt. They lament a shift from honest founders and urge voters to toss out career politicians, noting a decline in integrity and accountability in government.
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