Iowa lawmakers push for back seat belt rule for under 18
The Senate Transportation Committee backed a bill requiring all under 18 to wear seat belts in back seats, expanding current rules. The Gazette editors urge universal seat belt use for all passengers, citing national data and safety benefits.
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Cedar Rapids panel urged park at old Sinclair smokestack site
A Cedar Rapids reader proposed demolishing the Sinclair smokestack to create a memorial park honoring Wilson plant workers and their families. The idea envisions using original bricks with engraved names, preserving local history and offering a tribute to long-time employees.
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Don
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Afghan talks shift as Karzai eyes Taliban outreach
In London a broad gathering urged inclusion of the Taliban in a reintegration plan. U.S. officials signal cautious openness to outreach while denying any top level deal. Karzai seeks funds and a political path, noting no military solution exists.
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Lopsided Iowa City schools spar over redistricting
Jennifer Hemmingsen argues that redrawing boundaries to limit poverty concentration could boost all students. She notes that seven schools already exceed 50 percent poverty and that shifting to keep gaps under twenty points would improve opportunities for many children despite upset from some parents.
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