History center marks 40 years of preservation work
The Carl and Mary Koehler History Center in Cedar Rapids celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Linn County Historical Society notes its growth through exhibits and programs, with a $750000 endowment and a $350000 annual budget supported by 75 volunteers amid past financial challenges.
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Cedar Rapids
History Center
Linn County Historical Society
Linn County Historical Museum Association
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Students protest rising college costs across campuses
California students at Berkeley and other campuses staged study-ins and barricades amid a 32 percent tuition hike by the Regents. The nationwide debate centers on higher education affordability, funding cuts, and the threat to the middle class as college costs soar.
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Berkeley
Regents
University of California
U.S
America
National Center For Public Policy and Higher Education
Janelle Rettig backs bid for Johnson County Supervisor seat
Letter from Carol Spaziani praising Janelle Rettig for the January 19 special election to fill the unexpired term. Rettig currently holds the post by appointment and plans to run in November 2010 for a full four year term.
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Janelle Rettig
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Janelle
Jim Leach
Sally Stutsman
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa Natural Resources Commission
Iowa City
Carol Spaziani
Obama Shows Courage in Afghanistan Troop Increase Debate
Readers discuss President Obama approving 30,000 more troops for Afghanistan per Gen. McChrystal's recommendation, amid cost concerns and broader political divides. The letter-writers criticize party dynamics, promote fiscal balance, and urge responsible budgeting and regional strength.
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Afghanistan
McCrystal
Congress
Weather forecast drama and how forecasters warn us
A weather writer discusses hype around a major winter storm and how NWS forecasters choose terms like crippling and historic. Meteorologist Dan Ferry explains warnings rely on data and models, with blizzard criteria defined as winds 35 mph plus visibility under a quarter mile for three hours or more.
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National Weather Service
Dan Ferry
Quad Cities
Midwest
Ferry
Hy-Vee
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