Bowl trips expose contrast in joy and ugliness cited
The piece contrasts Iowa State’s first bowl win since 1978 with Ohio State’s debacle in the Outback Bowl. It notes coach changes, costly buyouts, and on-field misconduct, while praising ISU’s enthusiasm and class in Phoenix and urging reverence for bowl experiences rather than spectacle.
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Ray Stein
Iowa State
Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Ohio State
Stein
Buckeyes
John Cooper
Cooper
South Carolina
Brewer
Ray Walston remembered as cranky star of stage and screen
Obituary tribute to Ray Walston 86, famed for My Favorite Martian Picket Fences and Damn Yankees. Colleague hails his stage howl while noting Gwen Verdon co star. fans urged to watch Walston’s classic work and expect TV to revive Damn Yankees.
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Opinion Page
Walston
Ray Walston
Gwen Verdon
Lola
We should aid Russia to ease its post Soviet shift
Norman Luxenburg argues that the United States must address Russian anxieties and needs to keep a friendly, stable Russia. He notes Russia’s economic strain, oil dependence, and weapons exports, urging behind the scenes support and meaningful aid while avoiding confrontation.
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United States
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Putin
Cuba
Saddam
Iraq
Near
Middle East
China
Taiwan
Iran
Madeleine Albright
Britain
France
England
Central Asia
Criticism of Bush Apologists and Vote Counting Debate
A columnist rails against Bush supporters and Florida ballot issues. He contrasts machine and manual counting, accuses courts of partisan influence, and urges readers to accept the outcome while promoting humility and civic responsibility.
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George W. Bush
White House
Florida
Bush
al Gore
Gore
Help pets that need it and leave birds alone
A reader argues against killing crows and condemns the treatment of wildlife in Greene Square Park. They urge humane coexistence, criticize Animal Control, and call for focusing on education and humane pet care rather than eradicating wildlife in sub zero weather.
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Greene Square Park
Public Safety
David Zahn
Animal Control
Cedar Rapids school bond passes in May vote
In a May bond vote Cedar Rapids community supports the school bond issue with a large margin. Supporters praise the Cedar Rapids Community School Board and local groups for thorough planning and responsible fund use while criticizing ALOT as obstructive and lacking viable alternatives.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
ALOT
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