Naming federal courthouse honors Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta
Editorial urges careful choice for the new courthouse name near downtown noting Sal Giunta the first living American Medal of Honor recipient for Iraq or Afghanistan. It suggests a tribute more closely tied to his service and local roots in Hiawatha and asks veterans groups to consider enduring honors beyond a building name.
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Giunta
Cedar Rapids
Afghanistan
Army
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Senator Brown reveals abuse in memoir Against All Odds
Scott Brown, the Massachusetts Republican known for a dramatic Senate upset, discusses being molested as a boy and abused by men linked to his mother's marriages in his memoir. The piece argues the candid memoir aims to spark discussion on male victimhood and its lasting impact.
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Cosmopolitan Magazine
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Obama energy policy hurts Americans and costs jobs
Critics blame the Obama administration for higher energy costs and job losses, citing refinery underbuilding, drilling restrictions, and a push to eliminate coal plants. They argue foreign oil dependence rises, unemployment climbs, and electricity bills may surge as a result, harming consumers and the broader economy.
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Letters continue civil rights talk in Iowa discourse
Readers debate same sex marriage in Iowa as Heidi Reynolds cites family evolution and civil rights concerns while Charles Fletcher questions religious bias. Anamosa and Cedar Rapids figures discuss moving forward to protect equality amid community friction.
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Heidi Reynolds
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Branstad’s Pension and Salary Question Sparks Letter
Clark Ott of Elkader argues that governor Terry Branstad chose his path and should receive both pension and salary. He criticizes the handler Tim Albrecht for calling Branstad’s run a “significant personal sacrifice” as out of line.
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Gay teens need our support and acceptance
Column note discusses parental responsibility and media influence as it relates to LGBTQ youth. It cites Jennifer Blodie’s Feb column and questions how families respond when teens access information about acceptance. The piece raises themes of guidance, open dialogue, and protecting youths from harmful portrayals.
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Jennifer Blodie
Iowa and states face mixed history standards in Fordham review
Fordham Institute rates 28 states with Ds or Fs on public school history standards. Iowa earns an F for vacuous content, while South Carolina gains an A for detailed, balanced materials. Lawmakers may revert to local control, risking uneven history education nationwide.
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Jason Glass
Ilowa
Halcyon
Texas
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