Iowa Community Colleges poised for bigger role in state education
Iowa's community colleges now serve more than half of first year students with 54 160 total credits. Kirkwood and 14 partners form a widely accessible system under state supervision with local boards guiding policy and tuition.
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Marion Public Library outlines site study for future library
Irene Kincheloe reports the Marion Public Library Board continues site studies for a new facility not before 1994. The board will spend about 3000 from private Memorial Fund to hire an architect and form a committee to study three sites and hold a spring public forum. Private fundraising and a bond issue likely in November 1993 will follow if citizens approve.
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An Open Letter on Tyson and Smith Rape Trials
A critic questions expert claims by two Iowa activists about the Tyson and Smith rape cases. The author argues juries decide acquittals and cautions against relying on secondary commentary or presumed guilt, stressing inconsistencies in testimonies and the limits of post hoc judgments.
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Media critique on press bias and gun rights debate
A reader letter argues that media manipulation and false prophecies erode trust while urging responsibility for journalists and gun owners. It condemns sensationalism, defends free speech and the Second Amendment, and stresses return to faith and love as guidance.
Donations Fund Iowa Non Game Program Through 1991 Tax Time
Donations fund Iowa non game efforts through tax checks and mail gifts. The message urges nine weeks to pay 1991 state income tax and indicate a deductible gift to the Chickadee Checkoff, with address for mailing to The Non-game Program Iowa Department of Natural Resources Boone. It notes Linn County hopes to surpass Johnson County in 1992 contributions and ends with a sign off from Miriam Woods.
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Gazette Reader Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette publishes readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. Corrections or contradictions by readers may also be published to ensure equal opportunity for publication.
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Mount Vernon Trail Opposition Cited By Local Resident
Julia Curry of Mount Vernon defends the Interurban Trail, arguing against opposition and claiming proper supervision would minimize damage. She says the trail brings tax dollars and family recreation, contrasting it with harmful rural changes and urging broader understanding.
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Doublespeak Awards Highlight Misleading Language
An out of state paper notes state legislators earn 22560 a year but the claim is questioned as a misrepresentation. The piece cites S I Hayakawa on word choice and lists Defense Department phrases such as soft targets and servicing the target as examples of doublespeak.
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