Athletes as Role Models Do Not Shape Most Kids
A broad view shows children see athletes as ideals rather than role models. Experts note parents and teachers influence values more than sports figures, while youths admire traits like intelligence and sportsmanship over flashy fame.
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Role models in sports a multi viewpoint series
The Gazette launches a multi day series in the Sports section examining role models in sports. Interviews with child psychologists and sociologists explore which figures are esteemed and how youth in inner cities and heartland America view these role models.
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Campbell targets domestic abuse
Democratic candidate Bonnie Campbell proposed expanding Iowa domestic violence law to empower police to seize weapons involved in or used in abuse and during searches of suspects. She urged a statewide protection order registry and a two strikes policy for repeat offenders, aiming for quick action in her first 100 days.
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Branstad Fails to Win Iowa Teachers Union Endorsement
Gov. Terry Branstad offered $60 million and a 3 percent annual rise in education spending plus a $20 000 minimum salary to Iowa teachers but failed to win union endorsement. The Iowa State Education Association released transcripts showing Campbell backed salary raises to the national average and rejected Branstad’s plan.
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