Editorial warns of secrecy in Iowa president search
The Gazette claims the Iowa Regents press the new president search in secret. It cites e mail led decisions by Regent president Michael Gartner on lead candidate and interview openness. The piece argues secrecy undermines open meetings laws and erodes trust ahead of Gov elect Culver taking office.
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University of Iowa
State Board of Regents
Regents
Michael Gartner
Regent
Gazette
Gartner
David Johnson
College of Dentistry
Iowa
David Skorton
Tom Vilsack
Regents Board
Chet Culver
Culver
Liberal Christian liberals defy letter writer on tolerance
The Gazette prints a letter criticizing liberal tolerance and comparing flag burning to other acts. The writer accuses liberals of insincerity while noting that some Christians also advocate social justice and non judgment. Nancy Kochanowski Cedar Rapids.
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Gazette
Nancy Kochanowski
Cedar Rapids
Say enough is enough and reject local option tax
A reader argues against a local option tax for schools citing higher energy costs and fiscal burdens. The letter links state funding, February election timing, absentee voters, and a proposed 20 percent tax with broad impact on utilities, urging a no vote.
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Iowa
Wish to Withdraw from Iraq Dominates Post election Debate
The piece argues the public desires pulling U S troops from Iraq after a Democratic Congress win. It criticizes the Bush administration for plans to stay the course and possibly increase forces, claiming the Constitution will eventually reflect the people's will.
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Iraq
Congress
City faces questions as budget cuts loom
A reader warns that adopting a city manager-commission form aimed to save taxes may lead to program cuts. The writer urges preserving essential services and proposes user fees for Green Square Meals, leaf pickup, fire and police services, toll roads, and a former public library.
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Fire Department
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Green Square Meals Defends Local Aid Resource in Cedar Rapids
The piece praises Cedar Rapids community aid with Green Square Meals, calling it essential for the poor and volunteers. It notes the program’s value to those in need and to the broader community, framing the site as a vital helping place. Nearby history mentions Saint Lawrence redistributing church riches to the poor and to the needy as a moral example.
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Cedar Rapids
Lawrence
Valerian
Rome
Greene Square
Ford's Legacy Beyond the Status Quo
A reflection on Gerald Ford as a steady leader who opposed the Iraq invasion stance but avoided publicity before his death. The piece highlights his restraint, civil rights views, stance on abortion, and efforts to keep government aimed at opening opportunity, including his 1999 Michigan stance on affirmative action and his ties to the university and civic life.
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Iraq
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Bob Woodward
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Gerry Ord
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Martin Luther King Jr
Ronald Reagan
Congress
House
Detroit News
Deb Price
Clinton
University of Michigan
New York Times
Michigan
Wolverines
Georgia Tech
Willis Ward
Ward
America
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