Supreme Court case on student speech sparks confusion
The Dubuque era case spotlights a 2002 Alaska high school banner incident and a 2002 bumper sticker controversy. Justices differed on free speech limits, with dissents warning of viewpoint discrimination and ongoing litigation over school policies.
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Supreme Court
First Amendment Foundation
Juneau
Alaska
U.S. Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
David Souter
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Rearnt 5
Poow Schont
Frederick
Des Moinnes
Cedar Boat Club Maintains Fourth of July Fireworks
The Cedar Boat Club, funded by member fees and fundraising, hosts the Third of July fireworks in Cedar Rapids since 1976. City rules require cleanup at Ellis Park from Edgewood Road to Ellis Pool by 9 a.m. July 4. The club seeks help from attendees to keep the area tidy after the display and preserve the tradition.
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Cedar Boat Club
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Edgewood Road
Ellis Pool
City tax revenue drop prompts call for city property map
A Cedar Rapids reader urges the Gazette to publish a comprehensive map of city owned properties to show non taxable land and who owns it. The letter questions tax declines despite new construction and suggests selling assets like the US Cellular Center to aid downtown rejuvenation and reduce hotel tax reliance. The writer also compares university president salaries to athletics funding.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Mailbag readers critique city plans and land sales
Readers blast funding cuts by Cedar Rapids City Manager Jim Prosser and oppose downtown riverfront upgrades. They question selling park land near Bever Park and nearby parcels by Ellis Golf Course to fund a smaller Twin Pines Golf Course and new strip malls.
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Twin Pines
Bever Park
Cottage Grove
Edwards Plan for Universal Health Care Initiative
The piece argues rising health care costs leave 47 million uninsured and praises John Edwards for a universal insurance plan. It asserts his approach will cover all health issues including mental health, fund the program to avoid gaps, and shield individuals from being left behind while pushing for reform in the presidential race.
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John Edwards
Edwards
A. Sa
E Wane
United States
Iowa to greet new president after Fethke interim tenure
The University of Iowa prepares to welcome a new president after Gary Fethke's year plus as interim leader. He steered a $2.3 billion university with about 15 000 staff and 30 000 students, advancing a strategic plan and realigning UI Hospitals with Dean Jean Robillard. He also addressed the hygienic lab issue and oversaw athletic director and basketball coach hires.
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Gary Fethke
University of Iowa
Sally Mason
Iowa City
Board of Hegants
Fethke
Board of Regents
Mathe Yas
Iowa
Jean Robillard
Dispatch
Polysiaity of
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