Creationism Cannot Be Taught as Science in Schools
The editorial argues creationism is religion not science and cites the Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana’s act to equate creation science with evolution. It says the three part test remains: secular purpose, no advancement of religion, and no entanglement, and concludes creationism cannot be taught as science in tax-supported schools.
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Supreme Court
Louisiana
Court of Appeals
Earth
Avenson scorns Iowa voters in TV interview
In a Des Moines TV interview Iowa House Speaker Donald Avenson mocked voters calling them Joe Sixpack and focusing on horse betting lotteries seat belts and taxes He said Democrats may lose their majority if he continues such comments.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Donald Avenson
Avenson
Knight benching tale from Orrville years ago shocks readers
Bob Gobin, Orrville high school coach in 1958, says he benched and suspended a teenage Bob Knight for dissension. Gobin claims Feinstein's book misrepresented events, noting Knight chose a one week suspension over being kicked off the team. Gobin remains angry at uncalled reflections.
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Indiana
Bob Knight
Bob Gobin
University of Vermont
Knight
Orrville
John Feinstein
Gobin
Istill
South Korea faces reform pressure as protests surge
Michael Robinson notes June 10 demonstrations sweep Seoul campuses. He describes student demands for democracy, human rights, and greater equity, while acknowledging U.S. and Japan roles and calls for dialogue as violence escalates.
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Seoul
South Korea
Elderly homeowners face insurance and billing woes in sale
A resident warns seniors on fixed incomes about insurance refusals for empty houses and nonrefundable three month premiums. He cites City Water Department policy keeps garbage pickup on water bills and notes tax and utility impacts during home sales.
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City Water Department
City Council
Finance Commissioner
Water Department
Celebration of the Arts at Brucemore Highlights Community Talent
The Cedar Rapids Marion Arts Council hosted a Sunday Celebration of the Arts at Brucemore on June 21. The grounds became a vibrant stage with dancers singers magicians and painters. Attendees praised the welcoming atmosphere and many enjoyed purchasing art as patrons.
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Brucemore
Cedar Rapids - Marion
Arts Council
Public apology urged after ambulance breakdown during Mercy transport
Letter from Dennis and Joyce Andresen of Keystone objects to a Mercy Hospital spokesman remark about delays in transporting Jerome Sonka Jr. on June 19. They note two ambulances failed then an air ambulance completed the move and demand a public apology for insensitive comments.
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Jerome Sonka Jr
Newhall
Mercy Hospital
Bedtime stories nurture a grandson into a lifelong reader
A personal reflection on the power of reading aloud to infants and children. The author praises The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease and recalls beloved childhood books read by his father. He argues that home bedtime reading shapes future literacy as much as school and library programs.
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Jim Trelease
Nathan
Trelease
Bedtime reading as doorway to lasting readers
A thoughtful reflection from Eastern Iowans on how nightly reading shaped their childhoods and a concern that modern TV replaced that ritual. The author recalls Beatrix Potter Oz memories, a hoped Swiss trip for Heidi, and notes many children now lack bedtime reads, risking a future poverty of readers.
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Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit
David
Mr. McGregor
Mombi
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi
Heidi
Peter
Switzerland
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United States
Japan
Pacific
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