The Magic Number and a Teacher’s Lasting Impact
Joe Strathman recalls the Magic Number on a classroom chalkboard and honors teachers who sparked his love of learning. He mentions Miss Dalton, Sells, Kluesner, Wenzel, Ecker and Pink for shaping his view of education and lifelong curiosity. Strathman notes today’s teachers face new challenges to engage students and inspire beyond textbooks. He grew up in Cedar Rapids with ties to North Liberty and invites reader comments.
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Atari
Carl Lewis
Cubs
WGN
Miss Dalton
Vine Line
Sells
Kluesner
Wenzel
Ecker
Pink
Art Institute of Chicago
Seurot
Joe Strathman
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Joestrathman
Gmail
Revolving loans aid growth in Czech Village district
The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District launches a 62500 revolving loan fund to fuel business openings and expansions. Loans of 5000 to 25000 return to the fund for further growth, supporting the district’s development. The Boyson Trail along Indian Creek is reopened after storm damage, with Marion Parks and Recreation completing repairs on the three mile path and continuing work into September. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center partners with Clean the World to repurpose leftover guest soap, aiding families in 96 countries to prevent hygiene related deaths.
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Czech Village
New Bohemia Main Street
Boyson
Indian Creek
Marion
Marion Parks and Recreation
Kirkwood Center
Clean the World
Food pantries stretched by summer demand in Cedar Rapids
Mission of Hope leaders report record help requests this summer leaving shelves bare. Executive Director Martin Dwyer cites distractions from seasonal activities as a factor for the strain on resources.
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Mission of Hope
Cedar Rapids
Martin Dwyer
the Gazette
Letters praise Iowa City Veterans Affairs care and advocacy
A Vietnam veteran writes that Iowa City Veterans Affairs provides excellent care and urges proactive action to access medical coverage. The writer notes county VA offices assist with paperwork and identity verification, and recommends using the portal for faster communication and scheduling. Bo Stuel Tipton.
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Iowa City Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs
Iowa County
Veterans Affairs Office
Iowa City Veterans Affairs Hospital
Iowa
Bo Stuel
Tipton
Call for bipartisan action to end Washington gridlock
The speaker criticizes both parties and President Obama for gridlock. They call for cooperation, reject impeachment, and urge Republicans to reclaim moderation from past leaders. They express support for infrastructure funding, a modest gas tax, and avoiding postal service failure while paying national bills.
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Barack Obama
Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Everett Dirksen
U.S. Senate
Obama
Bob Michel
Bob Dole
U.S
Ernst Links Iowa Values to Wisconsin D.C. Contrast
Joni Ernst cites Iowa values such as hard work and keeping promises as superior to Washington D.C. culture. She emphasizes over two decades in the National Guard and family dedication as proof, arguing Congress can improve the country if more like her represent Iowa-leaning voters.
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Joni Ernst
Iowa
Washington, D.C
National Guard
Ernst
America's selective libertarian moment in journalism
Jonathan Draper argues a libertarian moment exists with youth trends and Rand Paul rising. Yet the piece notes polling biases, generational diversity, and inconsistent individual views, showing libertarianism remains limited and contested among liberals conservatives and nonwhite millennials.
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America
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New York Times
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Jonathan Chait
Ben Domenech
Pew
Legion
National Review Online
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