Branstad Proposes 200-Bed Prison Expansion Plan
Editorial urges Branstad to let the Iowa Department of Corrections select the site for a 200 bed expansion, dismissing political meddling. It notes seven communities push for a stake, cites Rep. Sherzan’s Riverview Release Center proposal, and stresses prisoner welfare and security as top criteria.
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Branstad
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Dan Dolph
Terry
Iowa Department of Corrections
Gary Sherzan
Des Moines
Riverview Release Center
Newton
Sherzan
Department of Corrections
Riverview
Bush Rather on-air clash boosts ratings for CBS Evening News
Analysts say the Bush Rather satellite showdown left both sides with liabilities and gains. Dole criticized Rather’s questioning on Iran Contra while others noted Rather’s return to newsmaker status and CBS’s ratings boost despite a negative public reaction. The episode mirrors themes in Broadcast News about the celebrity anchor era.
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Ments
George Bush
Dan Rather
John Wayne
Don Knotts
CBS
Supernova
CBS Evening News
Bob Dole
Bush
GOP
Rather
ABC
Sam Donaldson
Letters to the Gazette Praise and critique of a local sting operation
A reader praises Cedar Rapids police for a sting operation while arguing location should not influence outcomes. The letter criticizes media coverage and racism claims and calls for more funding for counseling. It also references comments about University of Iowa figures and censorship debates.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bleeding Hearts
Pblic
John Curtis
18Th Ave
Referendum Call on Nicaragua Aid Spurs Protests and Debate
A letter urges readers to press congressmen for aid to anti communist fighters in Nicaragua in early February. It frames the vote as Ollie North versus Daniel Ortega and argues supporting freedom fighters will prevent later battles on US soil.
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Nicaragua
Ollie North
Daniel Ortega
Americas
Electability and Bruce Babbitt in Democratic race
The piece argues electability has two meanings: Iowa caucus success and general election appeal to independents and cross over voters. It suggests Bruce Babbitt could be the most electable Democrat due to statewide popularity and ability to attract moderates, urging Iowa voters to consider general-election prospects over poll numbers.
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Iowa
Simon
South
Tese
Bruce Babbittould
SDP
Towa
Bruce Babbitt
Dar
No early openings for cold mornings in Marion schools
A reader criticizes Marion School District for not opening facilities early on extreme cold days. They request gym or library access at 7:45 AM for at risk students walking or driven to work nearby, arguing doors should open before 8:05 AM when wind chill hits 40 to 45 degrees below zero.
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Marion
Marion Junior High
Education and civic essay contest gains support
A teacher praises an essay contest promoting civic engagement with questions on caucuses and Iowa first. American Airlines awards two students round trip to Washington, D.C. and Senator Harkin and Gov. Dukakis offer encouragement and coverage from The Gazette and local stations.
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Iowa
American Airlines
Washington, D.C
Harkin
Paul Boyum
the Gazette
KCRG
KGAN
Zach Johnson
Laura Chervenko
Jason Burroughs
Michael Dukakis
Gov. Dukakis
Be Free to Buckle Up Campaign Seeks Court Ruling
John Hartog of Freedom First in Iowa presses a constitutional challenge to a seat belt law. The group funds its defense with a legal fund as Hartog contemplates Iowa Supreme Court review. Arthur H. Gray of Waterloo signs the letter.
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Iowa
John Hartog
Iowa Supreme Court
John Stuart Mill
Arthur H. Gray
Terrace Dr
Waterloo
Outlooks and Invitations from the Wordless Express
A fragmented notice outlines topics and invitations tied to an express service. Readable fragments mention invites and topics, suggesting a communications event without clear dates or full names. The incomplete text hints at organizational planning behind an outreach effort.
Alternatives to vandalism and acts of kindness emerge
A column argues against vandalism citing global and local incidents from damaged pillars at the Arizona governor’s residence to looted Christmas gifts after a storm. It notes heroes in everyday life and praises a judge who condemns drunken driving while admitting his own arrest, urging society to choose helping over harming.
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Muwa
Ariz
Maraly
Growlers
Arizona
Tempe Butte
Pizza Partor
Arkansas
Jers
Illinois
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Martin Long
University of Servants of the People of Iowa
People of Iowa
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Bowling St
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Lever Napus
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