Cedar Rapids district leads Iowa toward science education goals
Guest column by Jean Robillard dean of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine argues Cedar Rapids Community School District’s higher math and science graduation requirements will fuel Iowa’s bio science economy. He cites university programs and local labs employing graduates and urges expansion of science teacher training and ongoing teacher development.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Regents
UI Carver College of Medicine
Coe
Mount Mercy
Cornell
University of Iowa
Jean Robillard
Carver College of Medicine
Collins Radio Celebrated In Forbes Account
Cedar Rapids residents recall Arthur Collins and Collins Radio praised in Forbes for best managed aerospace and defense firm. The article details Collins equipment used by the armed forces, including World War II B 29 roles and service in missions against Japan.
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Forbes Magazine
Rockwell Collins
Aerospace and Defense
Collins
Japan
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio
Arthur Collins
In-store gaming machines raise concerns over addiction and minors
The writer notes slot machines in local stores, questioning their entertainment purpose and noting concerns about gambling addiction and underage players. They mention learning a friend struggles with gambling and discovering machines in a convenience store rather than a casino.
State supervised machines in store resemble slots with no cash payout
The writer describes machines run by the state in a store where players use tickets instead of cash. Clerks are busy, enabling underage access and limited oversight. A gambling counselor says the state uses the setup to circumvent rules, increasing accessibility for problem gamblers and youths.
Bush dynasty critique echoes in a divinely sanctioned power call
A Cedar Rapids letter writer attacks President Bush as a monarch like ruler, accusing him of illegal Iraq invasion, assassination of press freedoms, and torture. The author cites Patriot Act debates, calls for impeachment, and condemns U.S. wars while honoring veterans and veterans’ sacrifices.
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George Bush
Republican Party
George II
Iraq
Richard Nixon
Russ Feingold
D-Wis
Afghanistan
New Orleans
Bill Werner
Cedar Rapids
United States
Clinton
Congress
U.S
Bush
Supreme Court
Hamdi
Appreciation of Troops and Public Debate on Safety
A letter from Herman Lenz Sumner urges stronger heavy truck speed enforcement using GPS and onboard recorders, arguing for safer norms and criticising past Vietnam era attitudes. He reflects on national appreciation of service and questions public displays of faith while critic Jeff Suttles objects to suing God and calls for inclusive holiday expressions.
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Herman Lenz Sumner
Jeff Suttles
Cedar Rapids
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