Iowans to Represent United States at Nagano Special Olympics
Three Iowans including Michelle Pettitt of Cedar Rapids will compete in the 2005 Special Olympics in Nagano Japan starting March 5 Pettitt trains daily for downhill skiing Rob Wagner of North Liberty serves as a national team assistant coach Rotary clubs fund a dictionary drive for Iowa fourth graders totaling about 900 books North Corridor Noon Rotary leads the effort across Iowa City Coralville North Liberty Hills and West Branch A coalition of Highway 151 corridor communities plans joint actions on job creation tourism and growth after four lane completion involving Marion Anamosa Monticello Cascade and Dubuque
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Michelle Pettitt
Cedar Rapids
United States
Nagano
Japan
Pettitt
Rob Wagner
North Liberty
Rotary
North Corridor Noon Rotary
Iowa City
Coralville
Hills
West Branch
Marion
Anamosa
Monticello
Cascade
Dubuque
Iowa HIV cases fall below long term average 2003 2008
Iowa public health figures show 103 AIDS virus cases in 2003 reversing to 91 new HIV cases in 2008. Analysts note the long term average around 100 annually while optimistic signs persist for future trends. UI student seeks non voting council seat to boost campus input with advisory presence. Mayor cautions against special treatment and suggests an audience chair with active student group involvement. Amid tuition angst, half of eligible students do not apply for federal aid. guidance urges submitting FAFSA due June 30 for further aid.
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University OF Iowa
Iowa City
Jason Shore
Ernie Lehman
American Council On Education
Iraq's First Post Coup Electoral Experiment Faces Skepticism
The piece argues Iraq's elections mark a shift away from zero sum rule toward majority based governance. It notes Sunnis fear minority status, Shiites push for inclusion, and external doubts from Arab states. It compares Sistani to Mandela while warning guarantees in the new constitution are essential for trust.
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Iraq
Lebanon
Mideast
Syria
Egypt
Davos
U.S
Ayad Allawi
Ayatollah Ali al- Sistani
Jordan
Iran
South Africa
Ibrahim Jafaari
Readers contest gender differences in intelligence and Iraq policy
A reader defends equal potential for women in science and math and criticizes a February column on gender differences. The letter urges focus on education and pay for teachers, while another letter condemns U.S. Iraq policy, calling for withdrawal and accountability for war impacts.
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Susan Turner
Marion
Gazette urges solutions for low pay in teaching and child care
A Gazette piece notes full time child-care providers earn 14 460 yearly and Iowa ranks 38th in teacher pay. It argues for action to raise compensation to reflect the profession's challenge and responsibility, urging support for initiatives to improve wages.
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Gomer
the Gazette
Iowa
The
Gazette
Prescription drug scams target seniors warn of Canadian sources
William Kaplan of Mount Vernon warns elderly readers about phishing style schemes offering deep discounts on prescription meds. Victims are told of small handling fees then billed hundreds for Canadian shipments, plus vague cancellation charges and taped conversations.
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Canada
William Kaplan
Mount Vernon
Responding to Iraq War Opponents and Exit Strategy
A speaker urges opponents to listen rather than protest and accuses critics of misinformation. The message defends the war effort and exit plan while criticizing perceived entitlement and minority status as motives behind protests.
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Iraq
America
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