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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2014
Page
5
Katie Roche reflects on Iowa identity and pride. She notes wind energy leadership, legal milestones for women and same sex marriage, and Iowa as a welcoming, community minded state. The piece blends personal memory with civic history and regional pride.
We Create Here solicits original guest pieces up to 500 words on what being an Iowan means. Submissions accepted through 5 p.m. Monday with top 10 authors receiving an Iowa themed gift basket. Contact Katie Roche at The Englert Theatre for details.
In a Cedar Rapids letter, Jim Niday warns that Congress, like a spendthrift relative, drains the Social Security trust with endless borrowing. He argues retirees would be asked to loan from their own funds to cover deficits, highlighting potential retirement risk.
A letter denounces the Iowa Board of Regents funding metrics tied to enrollment as harmful to the University of Iowa and state higher education. The writer warns of dumbing down the state, urges legislature to reverse the recommendation, and stresses UI’s role in education and attracting Chinese students.
Amanda Ripley argues that the United States should raise entry standards and oversight for teacher education, citing Finland’s selective programs and rigorous preparation. She notes 33 states have enacted reforms, while accrediting standards tighten, aiming to elevate prestige and outcomes in teaching.
The Hatch Vernon ticket gains attention as the Democratic team fields its running mate Monica Vernon in Cedar Rapids. Branstad dominates headlines with prior troubles and a strong fundraising surge. Vernon brings campaign savviness, while Hatch trims his look signaling a fresh start.
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