Ironman Battalion gives Iowa a farewell and tribute
The Gazette honors Iowa National Guard soldiers of the 1st Battalion 133rd Infantry Company A, known as the Ironman Battalion, for 22 months of service in Iraq and Kosovo. Two soldiers were killed, others injured, and their families endured long separations while the unit logged vast patrols and supply missions.
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Kosovo
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Kampha B. Sourivong
Iowa City
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Letters on media fairness and local policy in Cedar Rapids
Readers critique Nick Johnson on the fairness doctrine and market ideas, praise Shirley Ruedy on mammography, and question law enforcement speed limit compliance in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The letter touches city management budget pains, downtown symbolism, and hints at local civic concerns.
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Nick Johnson
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City council budget ideas and local road concerns
A reader weighs in on municipal finance blaming global warming debates and proposes ideas from tax exempt college donations to toll roads. The note applauds a council decision on a roundabout and recalls driving issues at Interstate 35 Medford exit with travel trailers highlighting practical concerns.
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Twin Pines
Usher’s Ferry
Minnesota
Medford
Reforming Talk Radio and Immigration Debate
A critique of the Fairness Doctrine’s revival efforts and the political impact of conservative talk radio on immigration reform. The piece argues that bold, concise messaging dominates, that liberal voices struggle to counter with equal force, and that policy progress may lag as states pursue their own immigration laws while Congress contemplates future reforms.
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