Heroes Honored for Daring Iowa River Rescue
On December 14 four Iowa City men steered a mother and her two children to safety after a car left the road and plunged into the river near Park Road bridge. Steve McGuire Josh Shepherd Mark Petersen and Cory Rath were praised by the Iowa City Council for their bravery.
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Steroid scandal haunts baseball column by James Klurfeld
James Klurfeld argues the steroid allegations against Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte erode trust in baseball and blur news realities with celebrity denials. He reflects on sports fantasy versus real world consequences, noting his desire for credible answers and concern over truthfulness.
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Native of England excited to caucus
Stephen Wilkinson-Gruber from Marion argues in the Jan. 1 Gazette that U S voters do not directly elect the president. He notes the president is chosen by the Electoral College and urges Iowans to remember this process while caucus politics unfold.
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Wilfrid Nixon
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Bush criticized by Gazette as wasteful spending
The Gazette accuses President Bush and Republicans of deficit spending driving up the national debt. It cites a debt clock near 9.15 trillion dollars, rising about 1.43 billion daily, with ongoing interest payments and concern for future generations.
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Vandalism at Hiawatha Public Library Draws Ire
Overnight last Monday vandals used rocks to smash windows on both sides of the Hiawatha Public Library main entrance and attempted a third window. The attack sparks calls for better protection of community resources as residents question ethics of such actions.
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Letters in Iraq Westdale Mall concerns from Skogman group
Five members of an ad hoc group from Skogman Commercial Group express major concerns about the Westdale Mall issue. Anna Southwick of North Liberty joins five others in weighing in.
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Mall plans and city overreach spark debate in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids a sequence of opinions questions city authority over Westdale redevelopment, cites flawed consultant work and mall overlay rules, and calls for a buyer plan while noting the mall listing has not yet occurred. A Dec letter critiques gun permit expansion amid mass shooting risks.
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Jim Prosser
Jack Lyster
Cedar Rapids
Cat surgery for licensing fees sparks humane concerns
Ryan DeWit argues against pet licensing and microchip fees in Cedar Rapids, calling unnecessary surgery for cats inhumane and unfair to owners. He questions the need for animal licensing entirely.
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