River Patrol Saved from Dismantling in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids River Patrol will not be disbanded, shifted to Linn County Sheriff’s Office reserve officers for this year. The patrol, once cut due to budget constraints, gains new use of a john boat funded by a Homeland Security grant and will cover Ellis Park and extend to sections of the Cedar River and Wapsipinicon River, boosting interagency cooperation and public safety. Heroes highlighted include Krista Rettkowski of the Cedar Rapids Jaycees Toys for Tots and volunteers with several groups, Sheila Harman aiding cancer patients, Art Roderick teaching robotics, Charles Larson Sr a former U.S. attorney, Alvin Ousim honoring veterans, and Jeff Smith and his wife who saved a swimmer during a rip tide incident in Florida.
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Linn County Sheriff's Office
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Wapsipinicon River
Art Roderick
Charles Larson Sr
U.S
Alvin Ousirn
American Legion
Cedar County
Jeff Smith
Florida
Health literacy drive aims to ease medical forms
University Hospitals Iowa City officials note many Americans struggle with health care forms and insurance language. A public health program trains professionals to use plain wording to boost readability and reduce unnecessary ER visits, while calls grow for broader insurer collaboration.
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
Town Department of Public Health
Insurance
War on terror metaphor undercuts safety and policy
A February 2003 letter criticizes the war on terror as a dangerous metaphor that misleads public opinion and diverts funding from essential security measures. It argues policing, intelligence, airport security, and financial interdiction are key, while condemning perpetual warfare and media agendas fueling misperceptions.
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Iraq
Vietnam
Peace Corps
America
Big Nanny runs amok Bono profanity sparks FCC fines debate
Robyn Blumner argues that the Parents Television Council pushes overzealous censorship, citing the FCCs fines for Bono's Globe Award cursing and a push to regulate violence and indecency. The piece critiques First Amendment concerns and notes court challenges to new rules, urging protection of free speech.
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Tribune Media Services
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Congress
Deborah Taylor Tate
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