Photographer clash at highway crash in Black Hawk County
A Waterloo area incident near Black Hawk County Sheriff deputies seized and destroyed film showing first aid during a fatal highway crash. Critics urge stronger deterrence and a new law banning confiscatory force against photographers at emergency scenes, while officials admit overreaction.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Sheriff
Black Hawk
W.H. Christensen
Cedar Rapids pushes to repair or remove 23 blighted buildings
Cedar Rapids City Council urged cleanup or demolition of 23 dilapidated structures amid public support. The plan offers owners a chance to fix up before enforcement, while stressing follow-through to avoid continued neglect and improve neighborhood sightliness and air quality.
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Cedar Rapids
Close the Door on Aliens or Preserve Our Heritage
Essay questions the ethics of immigration policy citing Governor Dick Lamm and U S history. Outlines current intake figures annual legal and illegal arrivals, future population growth and pressures on living space and services. Argues for or against tougher borders, employer sanctions and reduced legal quotes, questioning whether liberty persists with tighter immigration limits.
A Teen Speaks Up Against Smoking and Hot Dogs
A 14 year old sophomore condemns smoking in homes and cars as rude and harmful, backed by friends and family. The letter shifts to critiquing hot dog nutrition, urging readers to examine fat, salt, and protein content and directing readers to CSPI for full again.
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Food and Nutrition Board of
The
National Academy of Sciences
Mr. Ellis
Gazette
Center For Science In the Public Interest
CSPI
S St. NW
Washington, D.C
Nutrition Action
Modern games and film can't outshine sacred books
The writer argues digital entertainment is passive and robs creativity, urging readers to seek the Bible for adventure and hope. They condemn violence in crime and advocate stronger police powers, citing state death penalty trends and urging Iowans to protect victims' rights.
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Iowa
Ray
Pleased customer thanks Inner Space SE for help
A customer praises Inner Space SE for resolving a sleep issue by trading a king size waterbed for a super single to suit health needs. She expresses appreciation for the store's willingness to assist and cares about customers.
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Inner Space
Thieves Take Sears Diehard Battery from Council St Residence
A theft at 6513 Council St NE resulted in the loss of a Diehard battery and connectors. The owners express frustration but convey that the theft prompted urgent replacement, noting ongoing problems caused by the thieves.
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Council St. NE
Mercy Hospital delivers baby by cesarean after breech
Patient recounts a frank breech pregnancy at Mercy Hospital ending in a primary C section. She praises the labor and delivery nurses and staff for compassionate care and urges others to use Mercy for childbirth, thanking the doctors and God for a beautiful birth of their daughter.
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Mercy Hospital
Mercy
Fire and Police praised for swift action at 600 I Ave NW
Letters from residents commend the Fire Department for quickly extinguishing a blaze at 600 I Ave NW and praise the Police Department for crowd control. Neighbors thank the crews for protecting life and property, noting some initial criticism of perceived idle time. Names include Mr and Mrs E J Brogan, Pam and Clifford Hansen, Zone and Brad Mills.
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Fire Department
I Ave. NW
Police Department
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
the Gazette
Washington
Dick Lamm
Colorado
Lamm
Gov. Samm
Tom Braden
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Southeast Asia
Mexico
Caribbean
Baltimore
Castro
Jimmy Carter
Immigration Service
Merle Ellis
Home Entertainment
Safety Service
E.J. Brogan
Ave. NW
Brad Mills
Ave
Pam
Clifford Hansen
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