Editorial: Six percent tuition hike too high for students
The Gazette opposes a 6 percent in state tuition rise for Iowa’s three public universities. Regents expect a vote on next year’s rates with U I, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa facing increases well above inflation. The piece urges cost controls, innovation, distance learning, and affordability to protect students and families from debt and exclusion.
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Tate
Iowa
Regents
David Miles
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Community aid for unemployed urged in Cedar Rapids letter
Kurt J. Noack urges practical help for job seekers in Cedar Rapids. He highlights 211 links to groups for health and food aid, mentions Westdale Library free computer classes, Kirkwood Career Services workshops, and Iowa Workforce Development resume help. He advises calling friends to stay connected.
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Westdale
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Workforce Development
Kurt J. Noack
Iowa nursing homes shine with Governor Award winners
The February issue of U.S. News & World Report listed the top 173 of about 15 000 U S nursing homes. Iowa claimed six, including Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center and Westview Care Center Britt, honored with the Governor's Award for excellence in health care. The piece notes scant media attention and praises frontline staff serving the elderly and disabled every day.
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U.S. News & World Report
America
Iowa
Riceville
Westview
Britt
Debates on Debt and DADT Highlight National Strains
Letters from Karyl Bennett and Ryan Teahen discuss rising debt facing the middle class amid tax and banking penalties. They condemn IRS collection tactics and urge restoring tax deductions, while criticizing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and citing Gen. Omar Bradley on openness and morale.
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Karyl Bennett
North
Liberty
U.S
DADT
Omar Bradley
Bradley
Harry Truman
Critics lash out at modern athletes and public figures
A reader vent expresses disappointment with athletes like Brett Favre and Tiger Woods and attacks public figures such as Harry Reid and Keillor. The piece contends sports egos, college programs, and political debates reveal broader cultural divides and moral judgments.
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Brett Favre
Vikings
Tiger Woods
Woods
Anthony Tucker
Iowa
Maureen Kern
Cedar Rapids
Corporate campaign influence under Supreme Court ruling
A reader asks whether corporate money should sway U.S. political races and if Big Oil and foreign interests should hold massive sway. The note challenges the Supreme Court decision on corporate donations and urges challenge.
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U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Bob Shultis Shellsburg
Keillor voices frustration over waning progress toward European model
In reaction to Garry Keillor’s January 23 critique of Congress and the president, the piece reflects on the grumpy veteran liberal’s view that the public’s shift away from his European model dream signals fading hopes for change. It notes Massachusetts voters and the national mood as context.
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Jersey
Virginia
Caribbean
House
Senate
Cadillac
Harry Reid
Harry
Obama
Keillor
Andy Rooney
Jimmy Carter
Walter Cronkite
Dennis Ungs
Riverside
Garrison Keillor
Tea Partners
Congress
America
Massachusetts
New
Call for presidential question time gains bipartisan momentum
A D.C. commentary argues for regular televised exchanges where the president answers lawmakers questions. It cites Obama’s live session with House Republicans and notes Cedar Rapids mayoral visibility as models, urging more direct public discourse despite concerns about polish and politicking.
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Colonies
Barack Obama
Grover Norquist
Joe Trippi
Howard Dean
White House
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Chet Culver
Des Moines Register
Culver
George W. Bush
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