Be smart not fearful air travel editorial
The piece argues for smart airline security and steady public courage. It cites President Obama and TSA measures while noting terrorism risks remain low compared with other dangers. It urges continued vigilance and acceptance of evolving security checks as a tradeoff for safety.
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Iowans urged to tackle budgets and broader reform
Published letter urges Iowa lawmakers to address factory farming, payday loan controls, clean elections, and closing tax loopholes. CCD hosts Jan. 16 forum in Iowa Memorial Union Illinois room to hear from legislators. author urges citizens to participate.
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Letters: viewer loyalty and civil rights recollections
Readers thank Sinclair Broadcasting for airing the Hawkeye Orange Bowl and threaten to switch carriers. Harold Hensel recalls a 1958 convocation by Martin Luther King Jr. and reflects on discrimination. Phil Saunders criticizes Congress and urges voter action in year-end elections.
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Village Life Aboard a Gulf Cruise Ship
A cruise voyage becomes a floating village of 1,200 souls from Tampa Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Passengers, reading Daniyal Mueenuddin and socializing, escape CNN and NPR while savoring sun, food, and card games.
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DHS case sparks calls for procedural scrutiny in Johnson County
Jessica Wilbur sues DHS Director Charles Krogmeier and a local abuse investigator over the removal of her 5 year old Izabella to a paternal aunt without notice or a hearing. She seeks ending non custodial voluntary placements and a jury to probe DHS practices and policies.
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