UNI's new president faces tight budget and bold reform
The Gazette views William Ruud as a steady leader focused on rebuilding faculty trust and expanding online learning while seeking partnerships with local high schools. He aims to stabilize UNI with a one time 10 million state boost, preserve academic integrity, and explore shared course content and tech-savvy strategies.
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University of Iowa
Iowa State University
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Climate change and farming in the Midwest and beyond
A reader argues the weather topic unites people worldwide and warns climate change threatens agriculture through more extreme weather. He urges leaders and media to address its causes. Separate letters discuss hog operation odors, water quality, and a Cedar Rapids incident where Target staff provided aid and bottled water to frightened customers.
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Jennifer Hemmingsen
Iowa
India
Iceland
Indiana
Target
Rev Valant
Cedar Rapids
Target East earns praise during June 24 tornado warning
Shoppers commend Target Store East for calm handling as tornado sirens sounded on June 24. Staff guided customers to safety and assisted with orderly evacuation measures.
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Target
Branstad urged to admit speeding lapse and apologize
Dennis Silkebaken of Coralville criticizes Governor Branstad and staff for speeding with a late schedule. He urges the governor to admit awareness of the law, apologize to law enforcement, and accept any fines for the driver.
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C’mon Man
C’mon
Dennis Silkebaken Coralville
Health reform push survives oppostion and costs concerns
The author argues that health reform will proceed despite GOP opposition and public fear campaigns. She notes US health care spending far exceeds rich nations and cites rising childbirth costs, insurance for births, and regulatory waste. Massachusetts shows employer coverage trends under Obamacare.
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Switzerland
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Obama
Bush urges immigration reform as national priority during Tanzania trip
Former President George W. Bush, in Tanzania, says immigration reform is needed to fix a broken system and to uphold respect and assimilation. He avoids backing a specific bill, but supports sweeping reform and notes immigrants’ contributions at a Dallas naturalization ceremony.
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Jonathan Karl
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Dallas
America
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