Cedar Rapids school board eyed closing Polk and Monroe
The GazetteEditorial notes Superintendent Benson recommends closing Polk and Monroe elementary schools to relieve capacity and balance enrollment as Cedar Rapids loses students and state aid. The board will decide March 12. Harrison and Madison survive for now.
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School board urged to widen review before closings
Voters and readers argue that shutting schools is drastic and demands deeper justification beyond finances. The Gazette opinion piece calls for extensive scrutiny and public accountability prior to any closure decision.
Obama policy clash nets criticism over church freedoms
A letter by Juergen Bruckner claims the Obama administration mixes church freedom with enforcement actions on contraception and religious symbols. The writer contrasts state court protection for Mennonite travel with federal rules on religious institutions and healthcare mandates.
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Romney shows when losing frees a candidate from frontrunner glare
Analyst Kathleen Parker notes Mitt Romney’s struggle with identity and public performance as rivals Santorum Gingrich and Paul gain freedom in defeat. She praises Santorum for authentic faith and questions Romney’s tone while highlighting Romney’s past humility.
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What is Occupy Iowa about and where does it stand
A reflective column questions Occupy Iowa City’s purpose after four months, noting the protest’s drift from a Wall Street critique to scattered grievances. It compares past campus activism with Occupy’s unclear goals, urging a clear message and defined aims to avoid fading away.
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