Dividing the loot editorial argues over forfeiture funds
Federal authorities gave 102000 to four law enforcement agencies for seizing assets tied to drug dealers. The piece urges keeping forfeiture funds out of agency revenue and calls for tighter control and due process amid rising property seizures under RICO and related laws.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Linn County
State Narcotics Enforcement Division
Congress
Supreme Court
U.S
Moral compass failing as youth ethics decline
The Josephson Institute of Ethics reported rising dishonesty among youths seen in cheating and theft, with adults' poor example blamed. The Washington Post summary links these trends to Vietnam era turmoil, Watergate fallout, and ongoing home instability, noting a decades long erosion and a hope for reversal.
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Esesti
Josephson Institute of Ethics
Washington Post
Richard Morin
Education factions must cool their war in Iowa
A guest column urges leaders of K-12 colleges and universities to halt infighting over state funding. It argues that competition and personal egos threaten Iowa's future, urging self examination, broad input, and a united education system to keep quality education accessible lifelong for all residents.
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Iowa State Education Association
Iowa
Christmas Spirit Spreads Through Shoppers and Drivers
A reader recalls a holiday shopping trip where clerks were cheerful and helpful, a fellow customer held the door, and traffic seemed courteous. A warm home welcome with a Christmas hug prompts wonder if the spirit could endure year round.
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the Gazette
Gazette
Hunters defend deer season amid heated exchange
Gary L. Carter of North English argues against anti hunting critics in response to the Dec 13 letter deer season stretched. He cites deer and license counts, conservation funding impacts, and hunter responsibilities, defending population control and the role of DNA and DNR.
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DNR
The
Conservation Commission
Wildlife Forever
Pheasants Forever
Ducks Unlimited
Iowa
Australia
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