Iowa Board weighs licenses for student teachers amid misconduct cases
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners faces whether to require licenses or rely on criminal background checks for student teachers. Five recent cases show sexual misconduct by student teachers, with colleges unaware and background checks unlikely to tip off. Critics urge licensing to better protect students.
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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Anne Kruse
Kruse
University of Iowa
James Marshall
Iowa City
HOULD
Iowa
Marshall
Bush seeks immigration reform amid border security talks
An editorial notes Garza as ambassador to Mexico discussed a limited amnesty and expanded temporary visas, while Powell and Bush downplay it and stress security. It argues Bush should push legalization for many undocumented workers now despite opposition and other priorities.
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San Jose Mercury News
Garza
U.S
Mexico
Bush
America
Colin Powell
Powell
Mexico City
Washington
Vicente Fox
House
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
Fox
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Homeland Security Department
Cedar Rapids Should Consider City Government Reform
Dan Rogers of Cedar Rapids argues in favor of moving away from the commission form as Cedar Rapids grows. He cites council size, department heads serving as councilors, and the need for policy focus and efficiency. He suggests appointing professional department heads and monitoring performance while not endorsing a specific replacement form. He notes current tensions between district leadership and citywide issues like TIF.
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Cedar Rapids
C J
Commission
The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but notes not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number and cannot be anonymous. Limit is 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every 30 days and materials may be edited.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Editorial
Gazettecommunications.com
Letters criticize Gazette camping site debate and urge informed comment
A reader rebukes The Gazette and other outlets for oversimplifying the Muslim youth camp issue. The letter argues the 1964 site near Scales Bend Road has transformed with development by 2002 and urges the public to visit the proposed site, raise questions, and submit informed comments to the Corps by January 2.
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Gazette
Scales Bend
Press Citizen
KGAN
KWWL
KCRG
Tax fairness debate hinges on facts and figures
A letter argues tax facts undercut claims of fairness noting Medicare taxes are uncapped and Social Security taxes cap at 84,900 in 2002 while mortgage interest is the largest revenue loss loophole. It cites AMT limits, Iowa property tax pressures, corporate welfare cuts, ethanol subsidies, and that 96 percent of personal income taxes are paid by the top half, urging charity over complaint.
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Federal Treasury
Iowa
Jesus
Trash agreements risk eroding Iowa competition
An Iowa warning argues a new service contract limits trash haulers with a 60 day out clause and rapid termination window. It claims price increases and assignment rights threaten pricing and choice, urging readers to contact their state representative to protect an open competitive market.
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Iowa
Bluestem
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