Editorial argues for student film selection rights at UI Bijou
The Gazette defends University of Iowa students right to choose films at the Bijou Theater despite objections to Disco Dolls in Hot Skin. Administrators cited public interest while editors note autonomous Bijou control and student decision making should prevail in a free society.
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University of Iowa
Tom Rocklin
The
Bijou
Evan Meaney
Gazette
Rocklin
Meaney
Mark Thunderbuns
Community voices heat Cedar Rapids debate on innovation and reform
Letters reflect strong opinions on Kim Brokaw's safety device for Yardy carts backed by Cedar Rapids City Council, critiques of government and health care profits, and pride in local resilience. Readers cite flood recovery, emotional health rankings, and Substation First Avenue East as a community catalyst with time to show results.
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Kim Brokaw
Cedar Rapids
Midwest Nice
Mr. Brokaw
The
Gazette
Stacie Eastman
Joyce DeBoy
Marion
Gallup
First Avenue East
Jeff Stevens
Military leaders push end to Dont Ask Dont Tell policy
Top generals including Navy Admiral Michael Mullen tell Congress that gays and lesbians already serve openly in the ranks. They argue repeal is the right move while the White House slows with another Pentagon study. Defense officials and lawmakers debate timing as conservatives organize opposition.
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Elling
Congress
Navy Adm
Michael Mullen
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mullen
Army
Air Force
Colin Owell
Powell
Defense
Robert Gates
White House
Pentagon
Barack Obama
Center For Military Readiness
Iraq
Afghanistan
George Casey
Capitol Hill
Residents skeptical of Yardy spending in city budget
City residents question a $540000 plan for anti tip plates to safeguard Yardy yard-waste carts. Mayor Corbett says safety, but public mood wanes. A March 3 budget hearing invites input and credit for inventor Kim Brokaw is debated.
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Ayor
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Riley’s
Kim Brokaw
Brokaw
Rick Smith
Pat Shey
Kris Gulick
Monica Vernon
Chuck
Wieneke
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