Try, try again to stop teens from smoking in Iowa
The Gazette editorial argues for doubling Iowa cigarette tax from 36 to 72 cents a pack to curb youth smoking and improve public health. It defends health benefits over revenue, notes Republican concerns about crossborder shopping, and cites Gov. Vilsack's plan for a $30 million reinsurance pool funded by tobacco tax increases.
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Iowa
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
House
Senate
Vilsack
the Gazette
New York
Child less by choice letter prompts reader engagement
A reader defends childless by choice couples and praises The Gazette for fair reporting. She urges civic input to newsroom relations and discusses medical malpractice reform, education funding, rural land use, and a Marion Iowa school referendum. The letter expresses support for growth and local governance.
Deadly Iraq fire undermines wartime optimism
The Iraqi violence surged again with over 200 killed in attacks including mourners and pilgrims, while eleven American soldiers died in 24 hours. The piece notes a false sense of turning a corner after December elections and Bush's softer tone, but warns that the public support for the war may erode as new casualties mount.
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Baghdad
Iowa
Bush
G.I
Washington Post
ABC News
Iraq
Please Lord keep your hand over my mouth T-shirt line
Barbara Novey of Cedar Rapids comments on a humorous shirt idea attributed to Pat Robertson, suggesting it would improve the world if divine guidance kept her mouth in check and her foot out of it.
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Pat Robertson
Barbara Novey
Cedar Rapids
Malpractice Bill Debate Over Doctor Duties
A letter argues malpractice standards have shifted from gross negligence to punishing known procedure complications. The writer warns this elevates medical costs as doctors order more tests to shield themselves and questions jurors’ ability to grasp medical complexities.
New Auditorium Proposed to Support Growing Prairie Music Programs
Voters in the College Community School District are urged to back a new auditorium at Prairie High School. Enrollment figures show rising participation across instrumental and vocal ensembles from 1985 to 2006, with 225 to 350 students in multiple groups and middle school participation expanding as well.
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Grams
Kathy
K.C
Marion
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
College Community School
Prairie High School
Prairie Middle School
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Peg Schmitz
Scott Swenson
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