Zero tolerance policy overruns reason in school graduation debate
Leonard Pitts argues zero tolerance policies harm students like Lindsay Brown who was barred from graduation over a found knife. He cites multiple cases to show the lack of discretion and the danger of a rules-only approach in American schools. He calls for accountability and thoughtful judgment over rigid policy.
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North Carolina
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Colorado
Pennsylvania
Ohio vaccinating youths in Alliance against meningitis outbreak
Ohio Health Department to vaccinate up to 5800 high school students for free in Alliance area after two teens died and another fell ill from meningitis related infection. Vaccinations cover six local schools with a $55 per shot cost funded by the state as fear and precautions spread through the community.
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Gazette champions sustainable printing and recycling drive
The Gazette promotes future agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or via nearby recycling locations.
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City Carton
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Gazette Communications subscription and contact details
The Gazette and Iowa City Gazette announce subscription rates for six weeks to a year by carrier motor route or mail, with prices for Iowa, other states and territories. The post office and address changes procedures are listed, along with AP republication rights and general contact numbers.
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Cedar Rapids
Northeast Iowa Community College suspends electronics technology program
A correction notes that NIACC will suspend its full time electronics technology program this fall due to statewide budget cuts from the legislative session, not a planned cut of an electrical program. The Gazette invites reader feedback and provides contact numbers for accuracy concerns.
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Northeast Iowa Community College
the Gazette
Court OKs charge against FBI sniper in Weaver killing
A divided Ninth Circuit reinstates a state manslaughter charge against FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi over the Ruby Ridge siege killing of Vicki Weaver. The court says immunity does not apply and sends the case back for hearings to decide if he should stand trial. Idaho prosecutors plan to proceed once papers reach Judge Lodge.
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U.S
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Boise
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San Francisco
Edward Lodge
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Jefferson
Iowa
Louis Freeh
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Grassley backs bill to allow cameras in federal courtrooms
U S senators push Sunshine in the Courtroom Act to permit cameras in federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court. The proposal aims to boost public trust by enabling case by case TV and still coverage while the Judicial Conference opposes, ABA supports. The Bush v. Gore argument spotlight sparked renewed interest, with hearings planned.
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Iowa
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