No Choices for Cedar Rapids Superintendency
The Gazette criticizes Cedar Rapids school board for secrecy in selecting a superintendent finalist, noting Benson appears favored with limited public scrutiny. It urges open questioning, broader public input, and potential legislative revisions to Iowa’s closing-session rules to restore trust and transparency.
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Blagojevich scandal sparks mixed Chicago reaction
Commentary riffs on Blagojevich corruption saga with references to the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times, political nostalgia, and broad humor about Chicago politics. It notes past convictions, mentions Jesse Jackson Jr. and other figures, and ends musing on politics, human nature, and Madison.
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Hero Saint Light-Worker
Jedi Knight Messiah
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James Madison
Readers Debate Headlight Rules and Rights
Letters discuss halogen headlights safety and calls for banning them. A reader from Iowa City shares experiences with glare and suggests restoring previous lighting. Other letters address abortion rights, civil rights parallels, gay rights, flood recovery, Fire & Ice Festival highlights, and Electoral College reform.
Cedar Rapids readers vote on traffic cameras question
A poll shows 7 votes cast with readers asked if Cedar Rapids should install traffic cameras at intersections to catch speeders and red light runners. The item references online voting at GazetteOnline com and notes daily updates and lingering civic concerns about law, smoking laws, happy hours, and national politics.
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Cedar Rapids officials eyed new assistant city manager
Karen Torno Fashimpaur argues against adding an assistant city manager in Cedar Rapids. She recalls a past system with a full team of commissioners and questions why the city would hire another layer of bureaucracy. She urges voting in a new council to restore a more effective governance structure.
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World won’t end when gays have equal rights
A reflective op ed argues equal rights for gays won’t end society or marriage. It counters claims that same sex marriage undermines sanctity and asserts the only real difference is sexuality, urging readers to reconsider biased views.
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