Justice dissolved in Iowa child support ruling
An Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a Linn County verdict requiring Ned D. Detert to continue supporting a son he says is not his. New paternity evidence suggests 97 percent probability he is not the father, but the court cited res judicata and timing. The editorial calls for justice to take priority over technical legal strictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Court of Appeals
Linn County
Ned D. Detert
Detert
Linn
Doubling Cedar Rapids Parking Fine Seen as Overdue
City Council debates raising overtime parking penalty from one to two dollars in Cedar Rapids. Observers note historical buying power shifts since 1952 and compare regional fines while stressing meter turnover in downtown for available spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa City
Dubuque
Waterloo
Elder woman corners purse snatcher on New York street
Vera Tucker 87 chased Jose Ramos after he grabbed her purse, beating him with an umbrella until bystanders restrained him. Ramos fled by bicycle and was captured by passers-by. The incident sparked talk of rising violent trends in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Tucker
José Ramos
Mr. Ramos
Mrs. Tucker
New York
Coelho Shapes Democratic Campaign Strategy and Leadership
Tony Coelho, 43, Merced CA congressman and Democratic Campaign Committee chair, is praised for leadership and fundraising power. He aims to keep every Democratic House seat in November and has transformed the committee into a strong political machine guiding district tailored messaging. His strategies show campaign skill but raise questions about policy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tony Coelho
Democratic Party
Coelho
Merced
California
Central Valley
Democratic Campaign Committee
House Democrats
House
Bernie Sisk
Sisk
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Nevada
Texas
Coelho Pushes Aggressive Trade Stance in House Democrats Plan
Tony Coelho leads a tough line against imports as Democrats push a restrictive trade bill. He argues the plan pressures Reagan and helps swing seats from Maine to North Carolina, while Canada retaliates with imports limits, signaling a brewing trade conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Reagan
Coelho
Texas
Maine
North Carolina
California
Canada
United States
Tony Coelho
Democratic Party
Letters to the Gazette Defend Iowa care standards and state role
A nursing director in Marion argues Iowa maintains high care standards with strict rules and penalties. He details 62 pages of regulations for intermediate care facilities, notes thorough state inspections, and defends staff training and licensure. He cautions against federal overreach and urges praising the State Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Department of Health
State Health Department
Iown
Gazette Letter Guidelines For Submitting Opinions
The Gazette invites readers to submit opinions within 400 words. Include writer name street address and signature. A non published phone number is required to authenticate. Letters should focus on issues and events not personalities and only one letter per writer every 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Judy Johnston A Poet Reviewer And Literary Pinch-Hitter
Judy Johnston is a versatile writer and reviewer who has contributed poetry and critical work. She has held roles in higher education administration in Iowa City and served briefly in Washington, D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Iowa City
Summer TV, Weddings, and the July Olympics
A reflective column riffs on summer fetes and media quirks from royal nuptials to the 1980s Olympics. The writer muses on weddings in July and August, TV marathons, and the pull of celebrity spectacle amid family milestones and seasonal heat.
Insights Define a Man's Strength and Weakness
A reflection on how insights reveal true character. The saying cited from Thomas a Kempis emphasizes inner truth over outward appearances, contrasting perceived strength with genuine virtue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Bruce Snell
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
WA Wada
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Oh Satan
Turing
Feds
Ed Ferreter
Fourth Ave
Marion
Judy Johnston
New York City
Buckingham Palace
Diana
Paul Simon
Liberty
Andrew
Sarah
Thomas A Kempis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!