Calls for consistent protocols in missing student cases
The Gazette argues for uniform responses to missing adults and students across Iowa universities. The piece contrasts Iowa State University’s broad, coordinated search and FBI involvement in Jon Lacina’s case with the University of Iowa’s limited response to Jacques Similhomm e’s disappearance. It urges clear campus notification policies and emergency alert use to reduce family distress and improve safety.
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Iowa Center For Public Affairs Journalism
Iowa State University
Jon Lacina
University of Iowa
Jacques Similhomme
Lacina
Nity
Similhomme
Tom Rocklin
Public Safety
Chuck Green
FBI
National Missing-Person Clearinghouses
Cedar River
Green
Stop Blaming and Work to Solve Problems Letter
James Schmitz argues liberals push illegal immigration by failing to legislate. The writer urges data driven solutions, critiques the City Council on the Second Avenue project, and endorses Dr Mariannette Miller-Meeks to represent Cedar Rapids with integrity.
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James Schmitz
Barack Obama
Obama
Mexico
Second Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Erin McNamara
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Conservative candidates and international opinions loom in Iowa
A letter page critiques U.S. voters backing Miller-Meeks while praising Rob Gettemy for Congress citing job creation and fiscal conservatism. It also condemns Israel's actions, urging U.S. divestment and UN condemnation over the Gaza flotilla incident and calls for US supporters to protest.
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Rob Gettemy
Washington
George
Gettemy
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Gettemyforthepeople
Israel
Gaza
Hamas
IDF
U.N. Security Council
United States
U.S
Veterans and the Iowa Sexually Violent Predator program debate
Thomas J. Kopecky argues memorial ideals honor veterans while praising Iowa's 1998 Sexually Violent Predator act. He asserts the inpatient treatment program keeps predators under control with no rapes or abuses since 1998, claiming the $7 million annual effort works and safeguards public safety.
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The
Gazette
Thomas J. Kopecky
Cedar Rapids
Gazette opinion targets Iowa sexual predator program
Editorial board questions Iowa’s seven million dollar sexual predator treatment program citing its apparent failure due to lack of measurable progress. The piece critiques policy design and calls for reassessment of treatment standards and outcomes.
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Gazette
Iowa
Gomers
Jacoby Seeks Vote to Return to Iowa House
Lonny Pulkrabek endorses Dave Jacoby in the June 8 primary, praising his small business experience, flood impact, and 94 percent labor voting record. He notes Jacoby’s listening approach on public safety and Des Moines balance.
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Dave Jacoby
Iowa
Jacoby
Des Moines
Lonny Pulkrabek
Iowa City
Iowa GOP faces heat over same sex marriage stance in upcoming primary
Iowa pastors push real marriage backing with a petition circulated by the Iowa Family Policy Center as GOP candidates Vander Plaats Branstad and Roberts seek a constitutional ban. The piece argues against a governor veto of Supreme Court rulings and notes fear of centralized power. Comments contact Todd Dorman.
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Iowa Family Policy Center
Iowa Supreme Court
IFPC
Bob Vander Plaats
BVP
Vander Plaats
Terry Branstad
Rod Roberts
Supreme Court
Branstad
Chuck Norris
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