Editorial looks at eagles and a satellite transmitter project
The Gazette weighs Bob Anderson’s eagle research and a solar powered transmitter on a young eaglet. Critics worry about welfare while supporters say the device aids study of fledglings and advances wildlife tech. The project aims to engage students and expand knowledge of raptor behavior.
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Midwest
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Wisconsin
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Gazette
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Decorah Fish Hatchery
Rick Perry as a looming GOP figure in 2012 race
Kathleen Parker assesses Texas Governor Rick Perry as a potent conservative voice whose focus on jobs and faith setbacks may propel him to the nomination while risking national appeal. The piece weighs Perry’s religious stance, skepticism of evolution, and potential to transform GOP dynamics amid Romney’s vulnerabilities.
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Iowa
Editorial Letter From Cedar Rapids Reader Voices
A reader criticizes local publication costs and town projects in Cedar Rapids. They question the $54.5 million spending recovery time and highlight mixed views on downtown moves, Westdale parking, a proposed library, and a True North swap. The letter ends urging election of new officials.
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Westdale
True North
Dave Draheim
Dissolvable tobacco strips face same tax and access as other tobacco
Critics say dissolvable tobacco strips deliver nicotine like candy and target youth while remaining taxed and regulated with age checks and store access behind counters. Industry official argues the product is brown and not candy, marketed to adult tobacco users.
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John Singleton
Communications Reynolds American
Cy-Hawk trophy ideas spark playful critique
David C. Oshel voices tongue in cheek suggestions for redesigning the Cy-Hawk trophy. He weighs options from a glass slab with an Archer Daniels Midland detour sign to a double-handed beer stein featuring Herky and the Clones, noting cost as a factor.
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Clones
David C. Oshel
Cedar Rapids
Focus on mitigating climate change effects
Opinion by Robert Sessions from Iowa City argues for rapid carbon emission cuts. He cites health costs from coal pollution in China and America, calls for frugal energy use, and warns fossil fuels threaten environments including Alberta tar sands and boreal forests. He advocates diverse green energy to spur jobs and future living standards.
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China
America
Alberta
Iowa
Robert Sessions
Iowa City
Linn County Supervisors Vote Not To Ban Dippable Tobacco
Iowa retailers follow display restrictions that cover all smokeless tobacco including dissolvable forms. A review of the law and facts indicates the August article misstated the county action and the scope of the regulations.
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Linn County
Iowa
Iowa tops states in ACT scores but readiness gaps persist
Iowa leads in average ACT scores with 22.3 while Minnesota ahead at 22.9 and the national average at 21.1. Yet only 61 percent of Iowa graduates took the exam. Linn-Mar shows 24.2 with 75 percent taking it, Waterloo 21.1 with 41 percent taking it. About one third meet all four readiness benchmarks. The plan to require all juniors to take the ACT could widen awareness of college potential while amid rising costs and debt.
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