Ramadan reveals hunger, faith, and cultural shifts in Cairo
Jill Schnoebelen details her Ramadan experience in Egypt, from fasting hours and iftar meals to shifts in daily life and traffic. She reflects on discerning need from desire, charity tents, and the social changes during the holy month as she supports refugees and observes the pace of city life.
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Egypt
United States
Cairo
Iftar
Jill Schnoebelen
Iowa City
Horizons International
Egyptian Organization For Human Rights
American University In
Yale University
Forgotten Founder George Mason Honored On Bill of Rights Day
In a tribute from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Iowa Cedar Rapids the role of George Mason is recalled as a Founding Father who helped shape liberty. Bill of Rights Day marks Dec 15 1792 when the first ten amendments joined the Constitution. The George Mason Memorial in Washington DC is highlighted as a landmark.
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George Mason
Philadelphia
America
Founding Fathers
Mason
U.S
Washington, D.C
National Mall
The
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Nancy C. Brown
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cartoon Image Cuts Off Excerpt in Paper
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a cartoon image with overlapping names and garbled captions. The readable parts suggest a cartoon page with characters in a scene, though the exact title, date, and publication details are missing.
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns up to 300 words with full name signature address and daytime phone. Editorial review applies. material may be edited and not returned. Include address though not published, and do not submit anonymously.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Hawkeye fan urges action over Pierce case and women’s games
A long time Hawkeye supporter and father writes that UI’s handling of Pierre Pierce’s assault admission is wrong. He urges fans to attend women’s games to show support for female athletes and protest the decision, calling for expulsion and accountability from Alford Bowlsby and Schantz.
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Hawkeye
University of Iowa
Pierre Pierce
University
Pierce
Spee
Alford
Bob Bowlsby
Mark Schantz
ASR
Rice Lobel Unityr
Iowa Legal Debate Over Fetal Rights and Malpractice Law
The piece argues that unborn children are living citizens under Iowa law and should support wrongful death suits when negligence harms a fetus. It cites Iowa Code 702.20 and sections on fetal death, questioning why providers avoid accountability for injuries or deaths during pregnancy and urging legal reform.
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Iowa
Justification of narrow views harms public understanding
Dan Coleman and Karen Kubby critique Ed ward Chesman’s Dec 10 guest column for negative characterizations of Arabs Palestinians and Muslims. They urge reflection on Jewish history, warning against using contested history to justify prejudice and urging compassion restraint and respect for others.
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Edward Chesman
Germany
Rabbi Chesman
Chesman
Dan Coleman
Karen Kubby
Camp in Coralville forest could become year round resort
A letter argues against leasing a Forested area around Coralville Reservoir to developers. The Army Corps of Engineers would manage the land raising fears of pollution and restricted access. Johnson County Supervisors oppose the plan, urging preservation for public enjoyment.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Coralville
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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