Editorial urges cautious stance on Iowa gun rights amendment
The Gazette editorial argues against amending Iowa's constitution to enshrine gun rights beyond the U S Constitution. It warns the measure is an overreach that would erase room for common sense limits and hinder citizen discussion while endorsing modest tax reform, including raising the earned income tax credit.
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Iowa
U.S
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Senate
House
Branstad
Negazette Com
Ronald Reagan
Untold notes on protests and public figures across cities
An unclear bloc of text references Occupy Oakland protests and notable figures such as Margaret Crocco Dean from the University of Iowa. It mentions a veteran of the PSN and various unnamed places like Cedar Rapids and New York, with fragmented notes on individuals and events.
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Margaret Crocco
University of Iowa College of Education
New York
Oakland
Pamaston
Tinen
Pat Atip Hroodana
Heenan
Anthony Ginther
Cedar Rapids
Women’s birth control rights debate rises in policy talk
The piece outlines a contentious public argument over access to contraception, citing agency roles and political positions. It references personal liberty, religious influence, and federal services while noting opposition and calls for cautious regulation.
Marion’s Honest Mayor Seen as Plainspoken Public Servant
A letter praising Marion mayor Joe Zoll as a down to earth, honest public servant and not a politician. The writer lauds Zoll as a businessman who became public servant to meet a need and views his transparency as promising for Marion’s future.
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Marion Mayor
Marion
Ldisaeree
Joe Zoll
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Considers Replacing Schools and Building New Centers
City and Linn County push refurbishing public buildings while the school board weighs closing several schools to save funds. FEMA funds aided many facilities after the flood, but a new recreation and senior center is planned, delaying the Time Check center and leaving youths to improvise in streets.
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Cedar Rapids
ESC
FEMA
Linn County
Rec Center
Renie’ Miller
Toddville
Walmart near kidnap video sparks fears and media fascination
An analysis argues that fear fueled by a single near abduction video distorts risk perception. It notes that rare events like child abductions do not justify global safety paranoia and that people should avoid letting sensational footage drive everyday decisions.
Solon students embrace competency based learning plan
High School chemistry teacher Ken Beck notes two student types, one gaming points and the other excelling on tests. Solon High is piloting standards based grading to let students demonstrate mastery rather than time, aiming to boost ownership of learning and relevance while addressing classroom logistics.
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Plan High School
Ken Beck
Terry Branstad
Solon High
Solon High School
Nathan Wear
Solon
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