City eyes split venues to add alcohol free spaces for youths
Iowa City officials consider an ordinance allowing bars to split into alcohol free and regular sections to host underage events. Current rules require entire venues to be alcohol free for minors, but managers say this is not practical. A two sided setup would need separate bathrooms exits and compliance, a costly but potential solution to keep alcohol away from underage patrons while expanding entertainment options in the city.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ars
Marty Christensen
Burlington St
Christensen
Gazette
Ground Zero
New York City
Great Mosque Debate Sparks National Debate on Fear
In the post 9 11 era a debate over a mosque near ground zero heightens emotion and politics while many argue the First Amendment rights protect the project. The piece critiques media bluster and public zeal, urging distinction between terrorists and ordinary Muslims and cautioning against demonizing an entire faith.
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World Trade Center
George W. Bush
Bush
al-Qaida
United States
Ground Zero
America
Fort Hood
Times Square
Merger Debate Highlights Costs and Center Quality
A letter argues Mercy and St. Luke's merger could save tens of millions spent on duplication and rival services, creating one strong cancer center. It notes rising costs from a heart care feud and criticizes further Mercy spending to compete. It also touches on broader Muslim center and civil rights viewpoints.
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Mercy
St. Luke’s
Mayo
Cedar Rapidians
Methodist
St. Mary's
Stephen D. Regan
Cedar Rapids
Editorial critique of Gazette’s stance on mosque project
Michael A. Orosz of Marion argues the Gazette editorial fails to substantiate its claims about religious freedom and the mosque project. He questions the link to national strength, cites First Amendment guarantees, and notes the project has cleared zoning, awaiting funding or developer decision.
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Gazette
New York City
Michael A. Orosz
Marion
Merger Critics Call Mercy St Luke’s Plan Wasteful
Timothy Charles of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Medical Center board condemn a proposed 10 million cancer center as arrogant, wasteful, and a tactic to raise medical costs and burden patients amid stiffening competition.
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Timothy Charles
Sisters of Mercy
Board of Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical
August’s heat and hype spark a silly national mood
A tongue in cheek reflection on August as a hot dull month, noting political snippets, media overreactions, and public fuss from the era. The piece cites polls about Obama, debates over an Islamic center near Ground Zero, Iowa politics, floods in Ames, and fashion fads, ending with a call for September.
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Sarah Palin
New York
Ground Zero
Obama
Wright County
Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa
N Juice
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Mercy Medical Center Board of Directors
Cancer Center
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PCI
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