Iowa private colleges boost state’s education mosaic
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa’s 30 private colleges and universities form a vital, underappreciated part of higher education. It highlights favorable student to faculty ratio, four year bachelor completion rates, diverse programs, and strong private-vs-public funding dynamics including Iowa Tuition Grants. It notes many graduates stay in Iowa and that private schools attract out-of-state students, contributing to the state’s educational landscape.
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Iowa State
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Regents
Housing bubble won t end with a whimper says WSJ analysis
The Journal asserts the housing boom may cool with signs from Boston to San Diego as listings rise and prices face price trims. It notes nationwide records for new and existing home sales, uneven price gains across states, and shifting land costs driving the bubble more than house construction. Lawrence Pratt of the American Institute for Economic Research weighs the outlook.
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Boston
San Diego
Washington
D.C
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Commerce Department
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
California
Illinois
Arizona
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi
Iowa
Federal Housing Finance Board
New York
U.S
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Quote mirrors Nazi tactic in letters to smear pacifists
The Aug 23 letter uses a patriotic John Millis quote to attack Cindy Sheehan and antiwar protesters. It cites Hermann Goering’s warning about inciting fear to bend public opinion and calls for a less persuasive approach to smearing pacifists.
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John Millis
Cindy Sheehan
Hermann Goering
War critics and Sheehan spark political clash in Cedar Rapids
Letter writer Thomas Lackner denounces Bush administration arguments for the Iraq war. He cites casualties and alleged missteps, questions victory plans, and accuses supporters of name-calling as he urges a withdrawal and accountability from the president.
Parking rule clashes with Kernels fan in Cedar Rapids
Chris Caldwell recalls a Kernels home game on August 18 and an issued parking ticket after parking near the left field area on Eighth Avenue Southwest. He notes no parking signs on a rear sidewalk and hill area not visible from his spot, with about a dozen cars also parked there. He urges easier access for fans and questions ticketing practices.
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Kernels
Eighth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Chris Caldwell
Bush Loyalists Urged to See Policy Failure
Opinion writer argues that George W. Bush’s administration has produced a total failure in foreign and domestic policy. The piece condemns party loyalty, calls supporters co conspirators in a costly war, and declares America sick and in need of a cure to its national and international disgrace.
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George W. Bush
Bush
United States
America
Paris Hilton washing car ad sparks controversy
A reader criticizes a Paris Hilton fast food commercial showing her in an near-nude state while washing a car. The letter denounces networks and the hamburger chain for using blatant sex to appeal to customers.
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Hilton
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
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