Iowa City rental-fire safety gaps in 15-block area
The Gazette finds half of rental properties within a 15 block area lack proper smoke detectors or extinguishers. Inspectors say new 2006 code changes require alarms in every bedroom and hallway and extinguishers must be serviced every six years. Non compliance can trigger fines. inspectors urge better tenant landlord and city communication to protect lives.
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Bowery
Governor
Burlington
Gilbert Streets
Norm Cate
David Kacena
Greater
Iowa City Area
Cate
Kacena
Cedar Rapids
Town City
Cate and
Gazette
Racena
Bonds and Hall of Fame debate over steroids and values
Fans debate Barry Bonds career ethics and fan reactions amid steroid scrutiny and cheating allegations. They weigh performance, character, and the Hall of Fame’s standards while Cal Ripken emphasizes sport as a tool for teaching values and leadership.
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Aaron
Bonds
A-Rod
Ken Griffey Jr
Big Papi
Boston Red Sox
David Ortiz
Hall of Fame
Orioles Hall of
Hate crime bills endanger rights claims rebutted
A July 30 letter argues Hate Crime Bill Senate 1105 broadens protection to violent crimes motivated by race religion or origin and includes gender orientation and disability. It defends ACLU as guardian of liberty against claims of communist ties and notes focus on criminal acts rather than thoughts while condemning fear tactics.
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Human Rights
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Communist Party
Readers weigh in on helmets and health care in Iowa letters
A Cedar Rapids reader argues helmets offer limited protection at highway speeds and urges riders to accept risks. The letter also discusses political coverage, health care views, and Disney anti smoking trends with references to studies and films. Cedar Rapids context appears alongside broader national opinions.
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Iowa
Susan Estrich
Disney
Hollywood
Robert Iger
New York Times
Charlesworth & Glantz
Motion Picture Association of America
Disney Productions
Marcia Sisk
Cedar Rapids
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