University of Iowa marks sesquicentennial milestone
The Gazette notes the University of Iowa charter signed February 25 1847, 58 days after statehood, with early coeducation, renowned programs, and world leading research. It highlights Writers' Workshop, Institute progress, and Iowa City as the campus home. Old Capitol symbolizes enduring harmony as the sesquicentennial celebration continues.
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Iowa City
Iowa
U of I
Writers’ Workshop
United States
James A. van Allen
Death of Albert Shanker Shakes Public Education Debate
Albert Shanker, 68, head of the American Federation of Teachers, dies of cancer. He urged sweeping reforms and a nationally certified lead teacher model, arguing public schools must change or face losses of students and trust. His Cedar Rapids visit highlighted sharp critique of U S education and calls for adaptive teaching methods.
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Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
AFT
Iowa
Shanker
Woody Allen
Allen
New York
Washington, D.C
Diane Ravitch
U.S. Secretary of Education
New York Times
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
America
National Education Association
Fur fashion defense letter urges revival of fur trade
A letter argues against fur bans, defending fur farming and trapping as humane and traditional. It cites farms such as Conrad's in Keota Ruby's in New Sharon and Wagner's in Brooklyn, claiming quick humane deaths and sanitary practices. The author accuses liberal media of bias and calls for renewed support of fur clothing.
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Conrad
Keota
Ruby
New Sharon
Wagner
Brooklyn
The 21st Century Woman in Agriculture Conference
A letter thanks the advisory committee and volunteers who planned the March 8 conference at the Highlander Inn in Iowa City. Eleven extension specialists from ten counties organized funding and sponsor contacts while 25 area volunteers from diverse agricultural and community groups supported the event.
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Gazette
Highlander Inn
Iowa City
Applause for Cedar Rapids Symphony Diamond Anniversary Concert
Readers praise the Feb 15 Iowa Public Television telecast of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Diamond Anniversary Concert. The performance under conductor Christian Tiemeyer drew high praise for spellbinding, beautifully executed music that rivaled major city venues. Vicki Leach Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Symphony
Iowa Public Television
Christian Tiemeyer
New York
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Random act of kindness from a city snowplow
A reader notes a February morning in Eastern Iowa when a city snowplow returned to the writer shoveling snow and edged its plow into the driveway to finish clearing it. The gesture felt meaningful and uplifting on a quiet Sunday.
Iowa lawmakers debate state dance and divorce laws
The letter argues Iowa should address marriage rules to reduce divorces, noting the low qualification to marry compared with driving requirements. It critiques legislators for focusing on hardening divorce laws while praising the need to revisit marriage beginnings and rejects any preference for a state dance like square dancing or polka.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Call to Action sparks debate within Roman Catholic Church
A February interview with Rev. Frank Cordaro discusses Call to Action promoting women ordination and laity input in bishop selection, a stance Vatican critics call alien to Rome. Des Moines meeting friction with Bishop Charron is recalled, while a Cedar Rapids priest cites priest shortages as a call for laity leadership and warns of hidden division.
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Frank Cordaro
Call To Action
Rome
Catholic News Service
Cordaro
Des Moines
Charron
Father
Peter
Jesus
Cedar Rapids Defends Annexation in Good Faith
Mayor Lee R. Clancey tells the City Development Board Cedar Rapids acted in good faith and denies bad faith behind Cedar Rapids voluntary annexation proposals. He says meetings with property owners were owner-initiated and aimed at outlining services and costs. He rejects claims of conspiracies and notes boundaries and communications warranted citizen participation.
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Cedar Rapids
Lee R. Clancey
City Development Board
Blairs Ferry Road
Kennedy High School
Theis
Hiawatha
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Joe Hladky
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
University of Iowa
the Gazette
Tibet
Hong Kong
Ulies
Times
Farm Bureau and
Farm Women Like Me
Vicki Leach
Linn County
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