Destructive forces kill school-to-work program doubt
Bill Bishop discusses Invergordon Academy’s two week school-to-work program and the political backlash led by Eagle Forum and figures like Phyllis Schlafly. He notes funding cuts by Congress, cites support from the Chamber of Commerce and NAM, and contrasts misperceptions with evidence that students gain academic benefits and pursue college. The piece highlights Kentucky’s funding pullback and the broader culture war over education reform.
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Bill Bishopohn
MacMillen
Invergordon Academy
North Sea
Catherine Leslie
Leslie
Phyllis Schlafly
Eagle Forum
Congress
Bill Clinton
John Ashcroft
Missouri
Clinton
Richard Kazis
Jobs For the Future
Kazis
Schlafly
Micke Beis Bane
New Republic Magazine
George W. Bush
Texas
Bob Offutt
Bush
Gov. Bush
George Bush
National Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
New York State
Kentucky
Iowa Diversifies Farming to Weather Economic Slumps
Editorial notes Iowa’s diversification of agriculture protects communities during downturns. It highlights the 11 year effort led by Dale Cochran to expand markets and support alternative crops, with 123 markets in 74 counties and over 1,000 growers selling produce locally. The piece also mentions a proposed Iowa Agricultural Industry Corp to fund $25 million in processing ventures and stabilize farm incomes.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
North Dakota
Montana
Iowa
Kansas
Commerce Department
Iowa Agriculture
Dale Cochran
Cochran
Iowa Agricultural Industry Corp
Budget fight continues as September budget work resumes
Congress returns to fiscal 1999 spending with White House veto threats on seven of 13 bills. Analysts predict a possible showdown but not a shutdown before fall elections. Clinton’s Lewinsky crisis and a shaky cabinet hover over a deficit with receipts and spending shaping a potential surplus for ten months.
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Congress
White House
Associated Press
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
New York Times
the Times
Lewinsky
Perceptions of Reality and Violence Shaping Young Minds
A reflective piece argues that children internalize violence from media as normal facts of life. It stresses parental involvement, setting values, and society’s priority of money over child welfare to curb growing harm among youths.
Not a profession quote boosts view of politics
George Bush said politics is an honorable profession in Iowa. The remark sparked little critical reaction. The speaker argues politics should not be a profession and criticizes professional politicians for chasing power and funds from big donors. They call for campaign finance reform to enable real change.
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Iowa
George Bush
Coral Ridge Mall blamed for missing curb ramps
A reader points out that Coral Ridge Mall lacks curb ramps and cutdowns at its sidewalks forcing wheelchair users to ride the road to move between stores. The writer says the high sharp curbs hinder ADA compliance and access.
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Coral Ridge
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette requests public letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must provide full name signature street address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not published. Material may be edited and not returned. 300 word letter limit. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Community Paint-A-Thon Sparks Cedar Rapids Pride
Cedar Rapids area volunteers churches businesses and organizations supported the Paint-A-Thon project helping more than 28 limited income elderly and disabled homeowners receive a fresh coat of paint. Over 400 volunteers donated time labor and resources alongside many donors of food materials and supplies.
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Cedar Rapids Area
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