Challenger tragedy inspires call for center in Iowa
Twenty years after the Challenger explosion, The Gazette urges continuing space education. It highlights a proposed Challenger Learning Center in Iowa and notes Rockwell and the University of Iowa's past space ties, urging educators and officials to collaborate.
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Christa McAuliffe
Earth
Challenger Learning Center
June Scobee Rodgers
Dick Scobee
Oth
Er Challenger
Challenger Center For Space Science
Iowa
Rockwell International
University of Iowa
Fine Science Station
Cedar Rap
Challenger Center
Challenger.org
Challenger
Ronald Reagan
Political rhetoric shapes upcoming State of the Union and midterms
Bush seeks to frame the economy and Iraq policy ahead of the State of the Union while Republicans defend eavesdropping and national security. Polls show mixed signals with Democrats pressing corruption, Iraq and New Orleans issues, and analysts split on likely gains in Congress.
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Bush
Capitol Hill
Iraq
New Orleans
Samuel Alito
Republican National Committee
Karl Rove
City council candidate defends Cedar Rapids police helicopter program
Tom Adams Winthrop recounts his stance shift after meetings with Sgt. Kent Choate and Capt. Steve O’Konek. He notes the program’s costs, life-saving incidents, and recent uses in searches, car break-ins, and deterrence near local venues, urging upgrades rather than shutdown.
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Fair City
Cedar Rapids
Kent Choate
Steve O’konek
C.R
Choice to not have children sparks reader letter
A Jan. 19 letter defends childless couples as individuals whose life choices should not invite criticism. The writer disputes claims that childless couples harm Social Security and argues for keeping students in schools with trained educators rather than home study.
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Greg
Karen Farris
Flag on Alliant building sparks patriotism demand
Community voices urge Alliant Energy to raise a U S flag atop Cedar Rapids tallest building to honor soldiers who died serving the country. The call emphasizes patriotism and gratitude for veterans and asks the company to demonstrate respect by displaying the flag.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Alliant Energy
Be thankful C R helicopters used to catch criminals
A Hazleton man was attacked in his home, seriously injured and robbed on a Saturday night. The letter recalling a Cedar Rapids helicopter wake up call suggests police air support helps deter crime, noting criminals were later captured on the same street.
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Hazleton
Ball Park
Tom Adams Winthrop
C.R
Cedar Rapids
School bonds sought for needed expansion and upgrades
Residents are urged to vote for bonds to fund school expansion and improvements as decades of spending on schools continue. The article notes billions spent on construction and equipment and millions on teacher training.
Bush wiretap dispute fuels impeachment debate
A Zogby poll shows 52 percent of Americans want Congress to consider impeachment if Bush authorized wiretaps without judicial warrants. Critics say such actions violate the Fourth Amendment and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and allow the president to ignore laws in the name of the war on terror. Congress faces pressure to act. readers are urged to contact their senators and representative.
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