University Hospitals Ranks Among Nation’s Best
The U S News and World Report list puts University Hospitals among the top in the country as newsstands reveal the rankings. The report highlights quality care and patient outcomes as key factors in the designation. It underscores ongoing excellence across departments and services.
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University Hospitals
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Public voices on war policy and local tobacco control in Iowa
Letters navigate U S foreign policy debates criticizing the Bush administration and potential Iran strike while urging Iowa to support tobacco taxes and local control. Contributors call for political action, noting public health, civic involvement, and local development concerns in Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids needs real leadership not finger pointing
Patrick Johnson-Cheatham of Cedar Rapids questions city leaders over six months of indecision. He urges the City Council to deliver a clear vision and action on street safety sidewalks and transportation, criticizing mayoral picnic remarks and demanding progress.
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Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
Patrick Johnson
Cheatham
Books on Mary Magdalene rise with Da Vinci Code craze
Critics note bold fictional takes by Elizabeth Cunningham Jane Lahr Bart Ehrman and Lesa Bellevue on Mary Magdalene alongside other faith titles from Buechner Taylor Burkes Nerburn Gehrke White and Erickson The list mixes biblical fiction illustrated works and devotional guides reflecting a surge in religious publishing spurred by popular interest in The Da Vinci Code.
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Seto T
Mary Magdalen
Elizabeth Cunningham
Brown
Jesus
Christ
Magdalene
Jane Lahr
Lahr
Bert Lahr
Mary
Bart Ehrman
University of North Carolina
Lesa Bellevue
Josemaria Escriva
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Opus Dei
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Escriva
Domestic problems and democratic values clash in discourse
The speaker questions U S foreign policy rhetoric versus domestic actions. They note President Bush’s emphasis on values while the Senate rejects a minimum wage increase and criticize oil profits CEO pay gaps and rising prescription drug prices affecting seniors. The commentary urges focus on domestic issues.
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State lawmakers retreat from University review probe
Government Oversight Committee appears to back away from examining alleged micro management by the Board of Regents over state universities. The panel cites being too busy as a reason, while suspicions persist in the University of Iowa community and a formal look is urged.
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Board of Regents
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Eyes Tax Hike Amid Entertainment Center Dream
A Cedar Rapids resident dreams of a new River side Waterloo style entertainment complex with a hotel restaurant and casino while noting the city may face higher taxes. The observer sees tourists and buses arriving and questions financing for the proposed progress.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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