Prekindergarten Education for Economic Prosperity in Iowa
Chris Carman of Cedar Rapids directs the Linn County Child Development Center, which serves low income families with special needs. Voter polls show 58 percent care about a candidate’s pre kindergarten stance, and 51 percent would back a pro expansion candidate. Iowa faces cuts to early childhood programs, yet benefits from universal pre k prove substantial with costs about 17 000 per child and benefits around 25 000.
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Unwritten rule limits bias against officers say Cedar Rapids police
Nora Hines argues law enforcement receives special treatment as Lori Adams admits she would not ticket cops. The reader questions why the officer was interrupted and whether recognition as an officer would have changed the outcome.
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Lori Adams
Nora Hines Vinton
The Democratic Circus Ends and Civic Reflections Begin
A Cedar Rapids reader thanks Democratic candidates for their openness and integrity as the campaign ends. The letter ponders political meaning, then shifts to road safety urging full stops at stop signs amid modern distractions and legal duties.
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Em. Jeanine Swift
Cedar Rapids
Extremists reshape the Republican Party claims by voter
Alburnett resident Leland K. Belden questions the parties shifts in tone and policy in a letter about the Jan 14 Nevada police ticket investigation. The piece notes a probe into why officers tore up a ticket and how often such acts occur.
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Leland K. Belden Alburnett
Nevada
Iowa
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