Corridor leaders lobby and music contest at Gabe's Oasis
Forty Corridor leaders met in Des Moines and fifty toured Washington as joint lobbying ramps up. Six local bands vie at Gabe's Oasis for a shot at a national festival in Lawrence Kansas. Cedar Rapids shifts in city governance with Scott Overland on the Planning Commission. Old Capitol Town Center rebirth brings UI offices and Gazette space. Belle Plaine HLV and Iowa Valley districts explore shared services amid enrollment declines.
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Child care unions and licensing debate in Iowa letters
Brenda O Halloran of Grinnell argues for unionizing child care providers, licensing for home providers, and a living wage to improve quality and retain staff, citing how state figures show thousands of homes and centers serve about 205000 children. Julie Patton of Anamosa counters Patriot Act wiretap expansions, praising post 9 11 safeguards and urging support for government security measures.
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Increase penalties for repeat drunken drivers in Riverside letter
Beverly Smith writes that repeat drunken drivers like Larry Zaruba and Lawrence Henning show little regard for public safety and urge stiffer penalties. She calls for higher fines, longer jail terms, license suspensions and vehicle impoundment for multiple offenses, noting prior records were cleared in one case. Riverside readers urged moral leadership and stricter DUI laws.
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Bushes Wiretapping Under Patriot Act Debate
Readers criticize President Bush wiretapping under the Patriot Act claiming it exceeds legal bounds. The letters argue checks and balances exist and urge informed commentary rather than quick judgments.
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Linn County space plan faces higher cost and smaller gains
Two supervisors voiced reservations as preliminary designs for a county government expansion show a more expensive project with less new space. A decisive stop-or-go decision is expected in a few weeks as officials weigh options and costs.
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Two Sides in the So-Called Girl Crisis
Susanna Rodell argues against panicking over female academic gains and male underachievement. She notes women lead on campuses but few reach top offices, then reflects on childcare, flexible work, and aging prospects. She urges patience and further study before labeling a crisis.
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