Kid candidate pushes student seat on Cedar Rapids school board
The Gazette backs 13 year old Matthew Haile of Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids who plans a write in run for a school board seat in 2015. The editorial argues a student member even honorary could offer fresh perspectives improve communication and encourage civic involvement.
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Matthew Haile
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids
Haile
the Gazette
Meryn Fluker
Matthew
Johnston Community
Des Moines
Letters to the Editor on Hobby Lobby and Options services
A reader argues Hobby Lobby respects religious liberty and free enterprise while urging tolerance for others. The second letter praises Linn County Options, noting funding threats and rights to self determination for adults with disabilities and asking lawmakers to preserve service choices.
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Sue Dirks
Hobby Lobby
Dirks
McDonald's
Hardee’s
Options
Linn County
Science education merits support
A group of former high school science teachers urge continued funding for STEM in public schools while criticizing state Senator Joni Ernst for voting against the education budget eight times that included STEM funding. They urge leaders to rely on sound science on environmental issues.
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Joni Ernst
State House
Ernst
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Iowa
Ferguson and social media reshape Ferguson coverage
Froma Harrop argues Twitter and online activism magnify the Ferguson turmoil. She notes anonymous posts, manipulated facts, and the risk of crowd-driven sensationalism guiding reporters. The piece warns citizen journalism can harm residents and hopes for rebuilding after the spotlight moves on.
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Ferguson
Watts
Newark
Twitter
Copenhagen
Jour
Redskins name debate from Meskwaki author raises identity
Meskwaki writer Ray Young Bear weighs in on the Redskins name controversy linking cultural identity and market forces. He argues for respectful self identification as Meskwaki or Native American and notes political and economic pressures shaping the discussion.
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Ray Young Bear
Blackeagle
Iowatelecom
Net
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