UI leaders praise Mason amid campus recovery and fundraising
Jerry Zimmermann and Carolyn Brown praise President Sally Mason for steady leadership during floods and fiscal challenges at the University of Iowa. They cite a budget rise from 2.4 to 3.2 billion, record freshman classes, rising graduation and research funding, plus strong private support nearing 1 billion in five years. Mason’s national roles and statewide outreach are highlighted as key to Iowa’s recovery and reputation.
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Sally Mason
Mason
Museum of Art
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Arts
State Board of Regents
US Foundation
Iowa
Association
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Unesco
Iowa City
Jerry Zimmermann
Carolyn Brown
Foundations In Learning Inc
Zimmermann
Brown
University of Iowa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Szimmermann
Foundations-Learning
Cbrown
Becky Malewitz
the Gazette
David Miles
Des Moines
GUEST COLUMN Dave Seavy Opposes Death Penalty in Evansdale Case
Dave Leavy argues Iowa should reject the death penalty after the Evansdale cousins tragedy. He cites higher murder rates in death penalty states, cost concerns, risk of wrongful executions, and the value of life without parole as a fiscally and ethically sound alternative. He notes the case remains tragic and urges swift justice without capital punishment.
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Evansdale
Iowa
Death Penalty Information Center
California
Tragedy Exploitation Critique Sparks Public Response
A charged public statement condemns quick talking points and partisan analysis after a tragedy. The text calls out those who weaponize grief and urges accountability for responsible discourse.
Foments of Division and Views on Violence
Readers discuss social division and violence, urging tolerance and conciliation. One letter links strife to media and political rhetoric, while another blames parenting and videogames, arguing gun control would not curb violence and noting local shootings were not tied to legal gun ownership.
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Robert J. Bees Ely
Kcrg-Tv9
Cedar Rapids
Do the right thing ban semi automatic weapons
The writer argues for banning semi automatic weapons and their ammunition after the Newtown tragedy. They urge Congress to act, criticizing NRA influence and suggesting tighter controls similar to nuclear nonproliferation measures. The letter is from Daniel and Virginia Mitchell in Cedar Rapids.
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Newtown
Congress
NRA
Daniel
Virginia Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Fiscal cliff nears home as Krone family feels the pinch
The Krone family faces unemployment and looming benefit expiry as Congress debates a fiscal cliff deal. Max Krone lost his IT manager job, Shannon works in healthcare, and federal unemployment extensions may end December 29 if no deal is reached. The piece argues the cliff hits close to home for many Americans.
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Barack Obama
House
John Boehner
Max
Shannon Krone
Shannon
Air Force
Krones
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