ESPYs Honor Iowans Ed Thomas Family Courage Award
The Ed Thomas family accepted the ESPYs Arthur Ashe Courage Award in Los Angeles for forgiving Mark Becker, the former player who killed coach Ed Thomas in June 2009, with Becker’s parents also in attendance. Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson announced the Zach Johnson Foundation to aid area children, planning an Aug. 1 pro-am at Elmcrest Country Club. Aegon Transamerica is the sponsor. Mike Barton of a Cedar Rapids company earns praise for creating a free directory of locally owned businesses.
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Arthur Ashe
Los Angeles
Mark Becker
Aplington-Parkersburg
Becker
Nounced
Zach Johnson
Mike Barton
Cedar Rapids
Mosque vandalism in Cedar Rapids causes 3000 in damage
Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids, the oldest mosque in North America, suffered windows and glass door damage in an early week vandalism. A Swisher teenager confessed the act, police said, as Marion police report numerous tinted window tickets this year.
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Islamic Center of
Cedar Rapids
North America
Jones-Hall
Iowa Legal Aid
Marion
Letter on Tea Party principles and policies by George Black
A letter from George Black of Iowa City asserts founding role in the Tea Party, promoting sovereign values and economic protectionism. He urges dispassionate public discourse, warns against foreign influence, and lists policies favoring home charity, job protection, strong manufacturing, and regulated banking.
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AIG
George Black
Iowa City
Limerick honors Cedar Rapids smokestack memory
James Mansfield writes a limerick praising the dismantling of the Sinclair smokestack plinth in Cedar Rapids after Todd Dorman referenced it in a July column. The piece ties local history to political themes and reflects on practical leadership under Branstad and Culver.
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Todd Dorman
Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Smokestack Plinth
Quinth
James Mansfield
Iowa City
Right to Repair Act Advocates Vehicle Service Freedom
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation backs the Right to Repair Act S 3181 HR 2057 to let consumers choose where to service or upgrade their vehicles. It argues access to complete repair information from manufacturers is essential for safety and consumer freedom. Visit righttorepair.org to contact congressional representatives.
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Motorcycle Riders Foundation
Righttorepair.org
Governors urge budget cure. criticise Washington addiction
The piece reports on Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles at the National Governors Association closing session in Boston, warning that U S budget trends threaten the nation. It cites Governor Christie pushing privatization and cost cuts, with other governors Daniels and McDonnell praised for reducing spending without tax hikes.
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National Governors Association
Boston
Wyoming
Alan Simpson
Erskine Bowles
White House
Bill Clinton
Washington
Indiana
Mitch Daniels
Daniels
Virginia
Bob McDonnell
McDonnell
Tim Kaine
Parents Lead New Front In Obama Education Push
The Obama administration seeks greater parental engagement in schooling, to be funded via state allocations to local districts. Research suggests engaged parents boost academic achievement, but programs must be sustained, early started, and tied to school goals to move the needle.
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Obama
Heather Weiss
Harvard University
Weiss
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