Iowa groups seek paths beyond age ban for late night campus life
University of Iowa faculty staff and students form two groups to address underage drinking and late night activity alternatives. Johnson County Sheriff's Office partners with A Child is Missing to deliver alerts for missing people, now adopted by Linn County and 48 agencies nationwide. Legislative leaders pledge to enhance a 2 percent community college funding raise to meet skilled labor shortages.
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Frozen money investments hit by receiver ship in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids and Linn County Solid Waste Agency investments totaling eight million dollars have been frozen after receivership was placed on the issuing entities. City officials weigh potential losses while noting the funds were a small portion of the portfolio and backed partly by mortgages amid the subprime crisis. Nearby cities avoid similar high risk options.
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Unsolved Cedar Rapids Murders Highlight Training Need
Residents question why many Cedar Rapids murders remain unsolved and urge targeted training from other police forces. The letter mentions local crime, drunk drivers, and seat belt issues while contrasting with larger cities and suggesting Cedar Rapids police could improve through interagency learning. The writer also laments the absence of a Czech bakery on 16th Avenue, recalls Sykora Bakery, and notes a Jan 11 Gazette letter about presidential support.
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Voters debate tax rebates and politics in heated letters
Readers discuss fiscal policy and the 1990s political climate. One letter argues tax rebates can spur growth while others criticize superficial campaign chatter and call for serious leadership. A Linn County Farm Bureau member explains supervisor salary reform and workload implications under a plan to expand five-member boards.
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Race and gender in the presidential race explode in New Hampshire
The piece argues that race and gender shaped the Clinton Obama contest, with Clinton's tearful moment triggering backlash from male pundits and reshaping voter dynamics. It notes historical patterns of black and white candidates in primaries, praises Obama for extending an olive branch, and warns that fighting race risks empowering a slide backward.
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