Postville Struggles After Immigration Raid Seven Months On
After a federal raid on Agriprocessors, Postville faces three weeks of plant standstill and economic distress. Gov. Patty Judge pledges aid with AmeriCorps volunteers and $698,000 in Community Development Block Grants to assist affected residents with employment, housing, food, and health care amid ongoing health insurance concerns for workers.
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Judge
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Gay couple wins adoption rights for foster children in Florida
Frank Gill, a gay North Miami man, won legal adoption of two half brothers, John and James, after a judge ruled Florida's ban on gay adoption unconstitutional. The decision follows years of care since 2004 and cites extensive research showing no difference in children raised by gay parents.
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Miami
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Miami-Dade
Cindy Lederman
Frank Martin Gill
Florida
Frank Gill
Gill
Miami, Fla
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Dain
Anita Bryant
George Rekers
Rekers
Martin Luther King Jr
Lawmakers Push 36 Percent Cap on Payday Loans in Iowa
Democratic legislators across Iowa warn about high interest payday loans calling them predatory and abusive and propose a 36 percent cap to protect consumers while allowing access to small emergency loans. They note Iowa borrowers average 12 loans yearly versus 8.7 nationally and consider federal law for guidance.
Marriage with Pets: A Satirical Take on Modern Nuptials
A reader argues for allowing marriage between humans and pets, praising unconditional love and asset inheritance, while noting licenses protect rights. The letter contrasts legal contracts with love and condemns sensationalism in media amid a cascade of opinions about marriage, fitness reporting, and journalism standards.
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Thanksgiving Day Gazette
Women should embrace strength training argues for proper progression
A coach defends strength workouts for women against myths from a Nov 24 piece. He cites squats deadlifts and push ups as highly effective when taught with correct technique and progressive loads, stressing that with proper form risk of injury can be minimized and real health benefits accrue.
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Erin and
Maddy Becker
Cedar Rapids
Two-Year Local Tax for Cedar Rapids Flood Victims
A reader asks if voters would support a two year emergency local option sales tax to aid Cedar Rapids flood victims, clarifying the proposal and seeking public sentiment on the measure.
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Cedar Rapids
Payday loan restrictions debated by state lawmakers
The Gazette reports on today’s question about new payday loan limits approved by lawmakers. Vote details are posted daily at 4 30 p m on GazetteOnline com.
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GazetteOnline
Sexual behavior debated as civil rights in Gazette note
A Gazette editorial argues against sodomy and lesbianism as civil rights, claiming no scientific genetic basis and denying protection for same sex marriage. The piece criticizes proponents who compare sexual behavior to immutable traits like gender or race.
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Aaron Rivera
Blairstown
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