Cedar Rapids schools weigh sports levy amid curriculum shift
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids Community Schools may seek a September special levy for athletic practice facilities to fund expanded gym space while contrasting with a decision to drop foreign language exploratory courses at six new middle schools. Irony and concern rise over prioritizing sports over language education, as Linn-Mar District is praised for annual athletic levies.
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Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Administration
Cedar Rapids
Birth control products face liability protection clash
Congress weighs a liability standard to cover consumer goods and exclude dangerous items. An amendment pushed by Iowa's Tom Tauke seeks to classify birth control products as inherently dangerous, potentially chilling research and delaying better options. AMA and medical college leaders oppose the move, arguing it would harm reproductive health and worsen abortion outcomes.
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Iowa
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Association of American Medical Colleges
Letters to the Gazette on Vector Corp inquiry
William A Mackey Jr letters the Gazette criticizing government treatment of Vector Corp amid an investigation over alleged sale of pill making machines to Israel for cluster bombs. He argues for transparency and a public innocence declaration to restore reputations and curb government overreach.
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Vector Corp
Vector
Israel
Donovan
Department of Government
William A. Mackey Jr
Kent Ct
Ethnic Fest faces critique over out-of-state acts and local losses
In the May 24 Gazette piece Ethnic Fest hails heritage critics say the festival should value eastern Iowa talent and pay local entertainers who have donated their time for eight years. They warn funding current out-of-state acts could shrink local music support and demand remuneration for regional artists.
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Iowa
Ambroz
Gary Shea: A Democratic Bid in District 52 House Race
Lynn Richards urges Democrats to support Gary Shea for the 52nd District House seat on June 7. Richards praises Shea’s dedication as a volunteer with the Association for Retarded Citizens, his extensive board service, and his thorough, consultative approach to legal questions and issues.
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Gary Shea
House of Representatives
Gary
Association For Retarded Citizens
Residents question Houser's eligibility and residence in district
The May 22 letter claims Jim Houser moved recently to House District 51. He has long lived in Cedar Rapids, changing districts in 1985, and moving to 1210 Auburn Dr SW then 4325 Montclair Dr NW after marriage. The Gazette faced questions about his prior office runs and voting record.
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Jim Houser
Cedar Rapids
Donald and
Lillian Houser
Auburn Dr
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Montclair Dr
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Gazette
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Eastern Iowa lawmakers backed belt law vote reminder
Dwayne Grote of Marion urges voters ahead of next week's primary to recall eastern Iowa legislators who supported a seat belt law. He singles out Rep Kay Chapman Minette Doderer Andy McKean and Sen Hurley Hall Beverly Hannon Jean Lloyd Jones and James Wells as endorsers. He claims Iowans oppose the law and urges turnout June 7 to vote out those officials.
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Iowa
Kay Chapman
Minette Doderer
Andy McKean
Hurley Hall
Beverly Hannon
Jean Lloyd-Jones
James Wells
Don Redfern Gains Spotlight in Cedar Falls Primary
Roy H. Trimble of Center Point urges Republican voters to back Don Redfern on June 7 in the primary, contrasting his local activism and library support with Rep. Dave Nagle’s federal record and rhetoric. Redfern is touted as a hometown leader on elderly issues, economic development, and UNI business instruction.
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Dave Nagle
Congress
Nagle
Americans For Democratic Action
Don Redfern
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa
Don
Roy H. Trimble
Center Point
Soviet changes awaited as perestroika slow but steady
Flora Lewis notes Moscow calm amid Reagan Gorbachev summit, with talks becoming routine. Perestroika faces bureaucratic resistance yet aims to transform society, while dissidents trigger restrained Soviet reactions and a push toward a normal life amid long, difficult reforms. Analysts cite deep changes in mentality and policy, awaiting decisive action.
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U.S
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