Egypt free after Mubarak resigns and military takes charge
The Gazette's editorial lauds Egypt's 18 day pro democracy protests ending with President Mubarak's resignation and the military assuming control. It warns that celebrations precede hard work and urges continued U S support for reform while avoiding violence and radicalism.
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Pop Up Book Exhibit at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
A free pop up art exhibit runs through April at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art featuring 3-D scenes from books including tigers sharks Star Wars characters and faeries. Open 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and suitable for all ages.
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Emerald City
Iowa City Reader Voices Against GOP Spending Shifts
Doug Allaire argues in a letter that GOP moves threaten funding sources for cities and health coverage under the ACA. He cites a state senator’s son traffic issue, calls for camera bans, and accuses national Republicans of social agenda priorities while urging bipartisanship to solve critical problems.
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Cedar Rapids
Congressional Budget Office
GOP
Washington
Doug Allaire
Iowa City
Same-sex marriage gains over civil unions argument
The piece argues that civil unions fail to provide full marriage rights and that gay and lesbian couples deserve legal recognition. It notes discrimination in states with civil unions and affirms the right to marry as needed for equal status.
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New Jersey
Connecticut
Thankful note credits neighbors as snow angels
A resident thanks neighbors Mr and Mrs Mark Minger and Mr and Mrs Mike Stimace for clearing a 15 inch snowday. The writer also calls out state Sen Brad Zaun of Urbandale over traffic camera citations.
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Mark Minger
Mike Stimace
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Shaken Baby Syndrome questions prompt court rethink
A New York Times Magazine piece by Emily Bazelon argues worst first thinking has led to wrongful prison sentences in alleged Shaken Baby cases. It notes that initial symptoms may appear later or be caused by other events, urging caution and fact checking before sentencing.
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New York Times Magazine
Emily Bazelon
Salem
McMartin
Pollock Mural sparks debate on art asset value and education
Rep Scott Raecker proposes selling Jackson Pollock's Mural to fund arts scholarships at the University of Iowa, arguing endowment income could support 5 million dollars annually for Iowa art majors. Critics warn selling an irreplaceable cultural asset risks losing educational value beyond dollars.
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University of Iowa Museum of Art
Urbandale
Scott Raecker
House Appropriations Committee
Capitol
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Raecker
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
Library of Alexandria
Sean O’harrow
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