Olympics wresting fate sets Iowans on edge
The Gazette laments IOC plan to drop wrestling from the 2020 Games amid Iowa fervor. It notes wrestling's Olympic history and Dan Gable's prominence, urges reversal as IOC weighs final spots among many sports. Local hosts in Iowa City and Coralville fear attendance and bids.
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Cedar Rapids area supports casino in Linn County
A letter from Cedar Rapids area leaders urges residents to support a Linn County casino on March 5, arguing it will boost tourism, create jobs, fund community projects, and attract meetings, with benefits to local stores, hotels, and attractions.
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Sotomayor memoir shines amid class divide and dream drive
Mary Sanchez highlights Sonia Sotomayor’s My Beloved World as a timely portrait of resilience and education as a route from hardship to the Supreme Court. The piece traces Sotomayor’s decline of diva persona, her Ivy League challenge, and her message to Latino youth about opportunity and Bicultural strength.
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Branstad faces scrutiny over tax surplus use and policy
Dean Lerner argues Branstad and Republicans misinterpret the surplus created during the recession as proof of tax relief benefits. He urges investments in infrastructure, water and air cleansing, Medicaid expansion, and support for state employees, contrasting Culver era sacrifices with Branstad era bonuses.
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