Editorial calls for safe housing plans for sex offenders
The Linn County sheriff urges realism in policy. He warns that residency restrictions drive offenders to fake addresses or invisibility, risking children. Co-locating offenders with disabled residents is rejected. advocates support targeted housing near rehabilitation services and a risk-based classification system.
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Linn County
Don Zeller
Marion
Abbe
Zeller
Iowa Department of Corrections
Gary Hinzman
Department of Corrections
6Th Judicial District
Hinzman
Cedar Rapids
Readers clash over Halloran and public figures comentarios
Letters critique Mayor Halloran's remarks and media coverage while accusing Coulter of venom, defend volunteers, and question Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. The writers urge responsible journalism and ethical conduct from The Gazette and public officials.
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Supreme Court
Samuel Alito
Pentagon academia divide over gays ban and recruiters
The piece argues a widening gulf between academia and the military over LGBT rights and recruiter access. It discusses the Solomon Amendment, court expectations, and broader cultural clashes, noting that cooperation could improve civilian research and campus attitudes toward the armed forces.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Pentagon
U.S
Congress
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Law
Gulf
National
PTA
Cedar Rapids resident commends Podzimek for prompt council contact
A Cedar Rapids resident commends Tom Podzimek for a courteous reply to a letter about city concerns. The writer notes a Gazette piece listing contact methods for nine new City Council members and praises Podzimek for fulfilling campaign promises to communicate with residents.
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Tom Podzimek
Cedar Rapids
Podzimek
Chuck
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