Parking lot idea spreads between Iowa airports
The Eastern Iowa Airport reports strong use of its free cell phone pickup lot and Des Moines airport adopts the concept weeks later. Johnson County gains prominence as Kim Painter is sworn in as IA Counties president. The Salvation Army aims to raise 500000 in Cedar Rapids and 200000 in Iowa City to aid the homeless. The Koehler History Center restores its finances and unveils a new railroading exhibit signaling progress.
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Santa Photos Become Kiosks and High-Pressure Sales
A consumer trend notes fewer stores letting children sit with Santa without paying for a photo. In many cases photos are mandatory, and parents cannot film or photograph the moment unless they buy the official portrait.
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Letter on minimum wage debate and worker prospects
A November 23 letter argues raising the U.S. minimum wage could spark inflation and job loss, claiming many low earners are under 18 or burdensome to others. The writer blames politicians, corporations, and temp agencies for eroding wages, benefits, and job security, urging workers not to tighten.
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Henry Penny
Letters on Bacon and Wealth Echo Dickens Contrast
A reader laments a harsh letter about wealth, comparing it to cold judgment. The piece hints at moral contrasts and invokes Dickensian imagery from A Christmas Carol to sharpen the critique.
Leach as U.N. ambassador candidate sparks local support
Linn County United Nations Association members urge Jim Leach to be named U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. They note his foreign affairs work and UN experience while acknowledging the Bolton nomination may fail confirmation. The letter also argues for basic human charity despite mixed opinions on deer hunting and other misfortunes.
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Jim Leach
U.S
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John Bolton
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Neanderthals May Have Shaped Modern Humans
A Chicago Tribune editorial reviews evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens and notes Neanderthal DNA may have influenced brain traits. Scientists map the genome, aiming to understand our shared ancestry and evolution. Milford Wolpoff weighs in on the lingering questions.
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Milford Wolpoff
University of Michigan
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Go Global Go West and Grow Up with the World
The author urges study abroad as a vital path for Americans to understand other cultures and grow personally and professionally. He cites 2006 as Year of Study Abroad, notes 200,000 undergraduates study overseas, and argues overseas learning boosts language, thinking, and economic competitiveness while enabling empathy toward global issues like poverty and war.
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