Knight Commission warns on athletics amid academic fraud
The Knight Commission report argues collegiate athletics, led by football and basketball, are plagued by academic fraud and commercialization. It recalls 1958 and 1990s findings, urging mainstreaming athletes and enforcing graduation rate standards to preserve student eligibility and university integrity.
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Air Force Academy
Iowa
Iowa City
Army
Associated Press
Louisiana State
Air Force
Knight Foundation Commission On
U.S. Military Academy
University of Iowa
Knight Commission
Theodore Hesburgh
Notre Dame
Commission
NCAA
Reader contributions spark wit in Gazette column
Marti Horan of Iowa City praises the column and offers lighthearted notes about language use and editing. She shares three items including a joke about steaks eating well, a quip on sowing seeds of love for sports, and Bob Bevenour’s critique of word choice in official statements and retirement wording.
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Marti Horan
Iowa City
Gazette
Marti
United States loses seat on UN Human Rights Commission
Jozef Figa of Cedar Rapids notes the United States will sit out the commission for the first time since 1946 as allies Sweden France and Austria compete for Western group seats. He argues U.S. criticisms and threats over dues show flawed views of UN rules and domestic temper tantrums.
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China
Libya
United Nations
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France
Austria
Human Rights Commission
Iran
Saudi Arabia
U.N
Tammany Hall
Congress
America
U.S
Senate
Colin Powell
Milestone blood donor sets sights on five gallon goal
A Mercy Medical Center donor recounts surpassing 24 pints and reaching a three gallon milestone. He plans to reach five gallons with regular donations every two months, praising volunteerism and urging others to support Eastern Iowa blood banks amid low inventories and transfers between hospitals.
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Mercy's
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St. Luke’s
The
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Public letters sought on Cedar Rapids pool tax vote
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion department regarding the July 10 local option sales tax vote on swimming pools in Cedar Rapids. Submissions must arrive by noon Tuesday July 3 and not exceed 300 words. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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Believe all or nothing in faith and scrutiny of Christians
The letter argues against partial faith, urging believers to embrace all Jesus taught. It contrasts smug criticism with true fruit of the Spirit, notes Jewish roots of Christianity, cites the empty tomb, and condemns inconsistencies in superficial faiths while affirming commitment to Christ and his teachings.
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Jesus
God
Christ
Downtown Good News Two Letters Support Meters’ Removal and Weekend Restaurant Open
In the June Neighbors issue two letters urge downtown revitalization by removing parking meters and keeping a restaurant open on weekends to serve visitors for the Overalls All Over display. The writer questions a one year sales tax hike tied to a pool measure, asking if rates would revert to 5 percent after a year. Coral Dye Cedar Rapids.
Gazette invites public letters to editor and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all submissions are printed. Include full name signature address and daytime phone number. 300 word limit on letters, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length about 650 words or fewer.
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