Branstad’s Call for Action Turns Eloquence Into Policy
The Gazette editorial backs Iowa’s newly elected governor Terry Branstad urging him to translate broad rhetoric into concrete plans. It urges actions on watershed management, tax reform, and school quality while stressing steady leadership and focus on major issues rather than social divides.
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Rail to Chicago boosts Iowa's future economy and growth
The piece argues for a Chicago to Iowa City rail project as essential for Iowa’s economy. It cites federal funding of 230 million dollars, Illinois 60 million, Iowa 20 million, and stresses rail as a cost effective, job creating backbone that can attract young professionals and reduce road costs.
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Chicago
Iowa City
Iowa
Letters Echo Iowa Rail Policy Amid Gas Price Protest
A columnist argues rail should not be a partisan issue and urges the new governor to study rail policy as a hallmark of his administration. The piece critiques media hype around gas prices, calls for charity events to fund gas companies, and suggests broadcasts profit from a $5 per gallon narrative.
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Iowa
Branstad Names Education Aide Amid Funding Debate
A Marion reader criticizes Governor Branstad for plans to cut preschool funds and cap K-12 growth while praising his choice of Linda Lantor Fandel as education advisor. The letter argues the plan risks underfunding Iowa schools despite claims of national excellence.
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Gov. Branstad
Linda Lantor Fandel
Iowa
Branstad
Bob Gilchrist Marion
Time to consider what led to Arizona shootings
Opinion by Gina Moffett argues for analyzing factors behind the Arizona shootings without assigning blame. The piece urges careful use of rhetoric and metaphor to avoid future harm and promotes responsible discussion on prevention.
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Arizona
Gina Moffett
Marion
Mollie’s Mother Warned Her About Predators in 1973 Advice
Mollie recalls her mother’s cautious talk about strangers and the fear surrounding child safety. She notes how media coverage and parental vigilance have created a culture of constant danger, while recounting an incident where strangers pressured a mother in a grocery lot. The piece argues for balanced community trust and preparedness over fear.
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Haps
Mollie
Jury weighs Cedric Everson sexual abuse case at UI dorm
In a high profile trial, jurors will decide if ex Hawkeye Cedric Everson sexually assaulted a UI student athlete in Hillcrest dorm in 2007. The defense seeks to drop a second degree charge while testimony from Abe Satterfield undercuts details.
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Hawkeye
Cedric Everson
Everson
Hillcrest
University of Iowa
Paul Miller
Abe Satterfield
Anne Lahey
Satterfield
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