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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2007
Page
3
The Gazette urges understanding of subzero shelter policies in Linn County. Shelters must open in the morning to send the homeless out for the day due to limited funding and capacity. Ann Hearn says continued public donations keep doors open and warm bodies on duty in frigid conditions.
Iowa towns preserved and revived public libraries, funded by donors and taxpayers, to sustain identity and literacy. A Urban Libraries Council study cites libraries as economic development agents boosting literacy work force skills and small business vitality while drawing people to main streets.
A survey and critique of the breast size fixation among women and men. The piece discusses high rates of breast augmentation, dissatisfaction among women with their bodies, and the cultural pressures shaping bra design and fittings. It references Susan Seligson's book Stack, models, surgeons, and the fashion industry.
Readers clash over removing or teaching Tom Sawyer in schools. Prairie Lights Books owner James Harris notes the book endures while critics call for discussion in classrooms. The Gazette faces letters praising Ivins and urging public dialogue on literature.
Gabrielle Cain argues a one penny sales tax increase will fund maintenance and modernization for Cedar Rapids Community School District buildings and technology. She notes unsafe facilities in other cities and urges voter support to provide safe, up-to-date classrooms and adequate computer access.
The Iowa City store postponed Krista Jacob’s reading from Abortion Under Attack after disturbing calls and uncertain risk. City officials and police were consulted. author Jacob later planned a future appearance.
A reader argues a small sales tax increase yields large funds for Linn and Cedar Rapids districts but asks for bold reforms. Proposes longer day or year, mandatory study halls with extra supervision, and 12 month master teachers to raise quality, noting current budgets can't cover such shifts.
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