Tragic Fourth of July Parade Horse Incident
Bellevue parade tragedy leaves one dead and 24 injured as two runaway horses smash through spectators and a buggy, then collide with a float. The driver’s wife dies. police continue investigation while editorials urge safer parade practices and training for animals.
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Vote out the socialists in November in Iowa
Letter writers urge voters to defeat Congressman David Loebsack and support Mariannette Miller-Meeks. They defend privatization of Social Security, warn against government control, and call for honoring Vietnam veterans while criticizing past treatment. Readers are urged to trust personal control over retirement funds.
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GOP hypocrisy and power in contemporary U S politics
The passage condemns the Republican Party as hypocritical and power driven, accusing it of obstructing the presidency, blocking reforms, and opposing affordable health care while ignoring economic and energy crises and costly wars. It contrasts with Democrats and criticizes media accountability.
Veterans voice concern over festival recognition and tax use
Jeffrey J. Schaefer urges Cedar Rapids City Council to treat Vietnam veterans equally at the Voices of Freedom concert and to reconsider using the one cent local option tax for flood relief grants. He supports flood aid but calls for adherence to voters' intent and rules.
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Jeffrey J. Schaefer
Obama rhetoric blends gendered tropes and cousinly ties
The columnist argues Obama’s rhetorical style draws on feminine tropes while noting backlash over race and gender expectations. He cites criticism of anger stereotypes for Black men and reflects on being related as eighth cousins once removed, urging better future discourse.
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Debating Class and Housing Justice in Eastern Iowa
Civil rights advocates in Cedar Rapids push to ban housing discrimination by income sources including alimony Social Security and Section 8 vouchers. In Iowa City housing advocates threaten court action over City Council decisions hindering affordable housing efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
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