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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2017
Page
5
Guest columnist Gary Maydew recalls Sears Roebuck catalogs shaping his childhood in rural Iowa. He notes Sears innovation from catalogs to malls, catalogs nostalgia, and the rise of Wal Mart Amazon e commerce, ending with RIP to the iconic retailer.
Leaders share experiences of organizing peaceful demonstrations and responding calmly to counter protests. While focusing on reducing carbon emissions, attendees are encouraged to engage on other issues. Additional sessions are Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. at Iowa City Public Library and Sunday 3 to 5 p.m. at Iowa State Memorial Union Ames.
During the Senate hearings for attorney general nominees, Sen. Dianne Feinstein praised the role while former AG Eric Holder’s stance drew contrast. Opponents interrupted Sessions’ nomination with shouting, signaling continued polarization and anti American movement tensions, notes Bill Strilich.
Iowa 350 invites area residents to a Saturday training session from 10 a.m. to noon in Cedar Rapids at 450 Fifth Ave SE. Two groups will train attendees Indigenous Iowa leaders from Iowa City campus and Catholic Workers leaders from Des Moines and Dubuque. Both groups have participated in state national and international protests.
Harrop column discusses police view that true stranger rapes pose greater public safety threat than acquaintance rapes. He notes outrage and apology after remarks. emphasizes all rapes are crimes and victims deserve justice. Public criticism centers on framing date rape, while acknowledging risks and responsibility.
Steve Corbin argues in a No Labels guest column that the presidential transition is chaotic behind the scenes with thousands of hires and many Senate confirmations. He cites past timing failures, calls for reform, and urges targeted action by Senators Grassley and Ernst before 2021.
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