Music keeps Iowa school programs thriving amid cuts
Editorial notes strong community support and state differences in preserving music education. Iowa towns like Iowa City and Cedar Rapids maintain robust programs with student access to band, orchestra, and general music, aided by local funds, school leadership, and Cedar Rapids Symphony involvement. President Clinton also supports music education as boosting learning and performance.
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Vicki Arnold
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Christian Tiemeyer
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Open Records for Iowa Adoptees Urged by Coralville Student
Steven J. Drakozal of Coralville, a University of Iowa law student, argues Iowa should end its 1941 sealing of adoption records. He cites Oregon and Kansas openings and urges full citizen rights, citing studies showing open records do not harm adoptions.
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Steven J. Drakozal
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Commentary on church worship and biblically faithful preaching
Clark Morphew of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press opens with parents seeking substance over mere entertainment in churches. The piece urges biblically faithful preaching as urged by Second Timothy 4 2 and emphasizes liturgy choral participation and enduring faith through life and death with Psalmic praise and the hope of dwelling in the Lord s house forever.
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Saint Paul
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Trucking groups urge DOT shift to 24 hour rest cycle
The Iowa Motor Truck Association backs changes to hours of service but disputes a federal proposal they say would raise highway congestion and costs. They warn 180 000 more drivers and trucks could hit clogged highways while a 24 hour cycle supports safer, longer rest and keeps e commerce logistics efficient.
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Community cares about Cedar Rapids schools and funding
Richard E. Nelson of Cedar Rapids argues the whole community benefits from good schools and urges tours to show support. He criticizes the Dillon Rule as blocking maintenance funds and calls for nullifying it before approving more bonds, citing longterm costs and classroom needs.
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Richard E. Nelson
Cedar Rapids
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