Electing regents is not the answer
The Gazette argues against using public ballots to elect Iowa regents. It warns such a move would invite political influence, erode safeguards, and reduce transparency while preserving current appointment and confirmation systems. It urges maintaining governor appointments with political balance and student representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Regents
Iowa
Dave Jacoby
Dcoralville
Jacoby
Iowa Senate
Senate
Terry Branstad
Board of Regents
Letters to the Editor Call for perspective on football entertainment
A reader questions the priority given to professional football and asks why the public should care. The writer argues athletes are entertainers and urges everyone to keep priorities in perspective.
Don’t be hasty in closing Iowa MHIs
Editorial urges planning before closing two Iowa Mental Health Institutes. Stresses need for beds and regional services, avoiding long travel for families, and studying impact on wait lists and access amid changing delivery systems. Includes local reader Carolyn Cleveland and critic Lawrence Rettig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carolyn Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Pope Francis and the women question in the church
Kathleen Parker notes that Pope Francis sparked broad discussion by saying women have much to tell society and can see things differently. She cites mixed readings on whether his comments hint at changes like women priests, while acknowledging the door remains closed. The piece highlights Mary’s exalted role and the lasting debate over women’s roles in Catholicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.F. Hutton
H P.F
Pope Francis
University of Santo Tomas
Philippines
Francis
MSNBC
Morning Joe
Mika Brzezinski
Robert McClory
Northwestern University
National Catholic Reporter
McClory
Lorena O’neil
Mary
Jesus
God
Manila
Iowa school start date waivers face new guidance curbs
Iowa moves to replace local control with department guidance on start dates under a Sept. 1 rule. The guidance says districts cannot use waivers for earlier starts, citing no evidence of harm to student achievement while aligning with tourism and State Fair interests. Legislative action may roll back the Sept. 1 requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Iowa Department of
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Editorial
Thegazette
Mhis
Barack Obama
Obama
Congress
Joe Wilson
Jfk
Clinton
Lawrence L. Rettig
South Amana
Editorial Car
Joe Heller
Green Bay
Kathleen Parker
Washington Post
Kathleenparker
Washpost
Dorman
Todd Dorman
Todd
Thegazette.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!