Arming the Good Guys A San Jose Case Fires Gun Debate
In San Jose a Navy medic and Afghanistan veteran kept a .357 in his pocket after a late night intruder scare. He says arming civilians can feel safer, yet Bay Area incidents show drawing a gun can escalate violence and unpredictability in dangerous encounters.
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Winter budget holds for snow removal in Eastern Iowa
After one major winter storm, Cedar Rapids has spent about 20 percent of its snow removal budget while Iowa City and Dubuque estimate 25 to 30 percent used. Page 2A.
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Pertussis Shot Requirement for Incoming Iowa Students
Iowa schools will require tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccination for incoming students in certain grades starting with the 2013-14 school year. The policy aims to boost student health and herd immunity across districts.
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King Quote Sparks Debate Over Race and Character
As Dr Martin Luther King Jrs famous line about judging by character is revisited on MLK Day, observers debate its meaning for a multiracial society with persisting poverty. King's daughter ML NT suggests his father urged recognizing race without letting it define justice.
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Public workers face private sector pay perception debate
In Cedar Rapids and across Iowa, public employees are accused of overpaying relative to private workers as the economy stalls. Researchers say a nationwide campaign portrays public staff as overcompensated, aided by conservative groups and think tanks.
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