Recruiting in Spanish makes sense for Iowa colleges
The Gazette argues that Iowa universities should offer Spanish language recruitment materials to reach Hispanic families, noting rising Latino enrollment nationwide and in Iowa. It warns of a growing immigrant presence including Bosnia Herzegovina, Mexico, Vietnam, and India, and urges colleges to prepare multilingual outreach for parents and students alike.
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Mexico
Vietnam
India
Candidates: There's more to Iowa than hay bales
A political voice criticizes hay bale imagery in Iowa campaigns while praising the state’s agricultural base. The narrator recalls adopting feral kittens, noting three were rescued but only one found homes. A venting anecdote ends with a jab at municipal waste and a note to cat-haters.
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New York
Otis Road
Animal Control
Public Health gift debate and Linn County election plans
The Gazette Online prompts readers to vote on whether UI College of Public Health should accept a $15 million gift from Wellmark. Separately, letters discuss Linn County Supervisors by Districts Plan 3 vs Plan 2, criticizing Plan 2 and urging Plan 3 for fair representation. readers urge voting July 24.
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Plan 2 promotes voting for all Linn County supervisors
The message argues Plan 2 lets voters choose all five Linn County board members, while Plan 3 limits to one vote per district. It warns against claimed representation and urges voting for Plan 2 to gain full control over the board.
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Bush commutation of Libby sentence labeled immoral
The writer condemns President Bush for commuting Scooter Libby's 30 month term calling it immoral and politically biased. They argue the action leveraged friendship and executive privilege, noting Libby’s role for Bush and Cheney and the impact on Valerie Plame’s family, while asserting Treason as underlying crime and calling for accountability.
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Reintroducing Fairness Doctrine in media age debate
Former FCC commissioner argues for reviving the Fairness Doctrine amid media consolidation. He recalls 1920s radio regulation, Hoover era licenses, and Equal Opportunity aims, noting today’s five to six mega firms control most outlets. He warns without Fairness Doctrine, public discourse suffers.
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