Letters to the Gazette on Daggett's education views
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Willard Daggett as the new district guru proposing technocrat focused schooling. The letter defends language arts and liberal arts as essential, urges balanced dialogue and sponsorship of a liberal arts expert for future discussions.
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Willard Daggett
Cedar Rapids
Daggett
Iowa Senate ethics clash and Albee arrest noted
Iowa Senate leader Bill Hutchins plans to return campaign funds amid scrutiny from Michael Gronstal who calls for returning more money. The column questions moral leadership and cites past Hannon chairing missteps. The writer, Craig Campbell, criticizes culture and media exposure surrounding Edward Albee’s Florida arrest and a $1000 fine.
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Bill Hutchins
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Michael Gronstal
Joe Welsh
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Campaign reform echoes from rail to TV era
A reader laments long campaigns, compares train platform campaigning to modern nationwide TV outreach, and asks why the U.K. style one month limit cannot apply. They argue campaigning wastes time money and tax dollars and urge the U.S. to act first.
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Access
England
Marion High School Volunteers Shine at Christmas Exhibit
Fred Easker lauds Marion High School for a student volunteer program led by Principal Larry Twachman and coordinator Jill Olson Virlee. Six tour guides greeted visitors at the Granger House Christmas exhibit, earning compliments and demonstrating dependable service.
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Marion High School
Larry Twachman
Jill Olson-Virlee
Granger House
Fred Easker
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Laughlin Faces Media Pressure After New Hampshire Primary
The piece notes Laughlin earned over 1 percent in New Hampshire, equal to Cuomo, yet was limited to one third of the state and barred from debates. It alleges hostile coverage on C-SPAN and criticizes Iowa and Cedar Rapids reporting while praising Laughlin for early issue proposals later echoed by others.
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Tom Laughlin
Mario Cuomo
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Cuomo
New Hampshire
C-Span
America
Cedar Rapids
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