Cedar Rapids police sergeant list raises conflict questions
The Cedar Rapids force expanded the sergeant promotion list to fifteen after a six-way tie for tenth, including Safety Commissioner David Zahn who sought legal clearance to compete. Critics warn the mix of duties highlights conflicts in a commission form of government and suggest separating policymaking from supervision would reduce such issues.
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Cedar Rapids
David Zahn
Zahn
Civil Service Commission
William Jacobson
Mike Klappholz
Klappholz
Jacobson
Public Safety
Commission
Clinton urges teacher training to integrate technology in schools
In Access Magazine Clinton argues that computers in classrooms require trained teachers for equal internet access. He proposes doubling funding to train teachers while cautioning about long term costs of hiring 100,000 new teachers and noting lasting value of training regardless of funding source.
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Clinton
Access Magazine
Death was what the man deserved
Bill Thompson argues that Gary Graham finally faced lawful execution after years of appeals and media criticism. He portrays Graham as a violent criminal while asserting the debate over capital punishment centers on Texas justice and broader anti death-penalty activism.
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Bill Thompson
Gary Graham
Graham
U.S. Supreme Court
Pal
State of
Texas
Hollywood
Bleeding Hearts
Danny Glover
Death Row
Gary
Lambert
Alan Dershowitz
Larry King
Larry
Dershowitz
Perry Mason
Gun banners and the bait and switch on self defense
In a letter to the Gazette the writer attacks gun control advocates as using bait and switch tactics aimed at disarming Americans. They argue fatal gun accidents are at a century low, question safe storage laws, and urge allowing self defense as a counter to perceived restrictions.
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Iowa City
Gazette letter submission details for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will run with the letter. Submissions can be mailed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email to the listed contact.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fire at Pheasant Run Apartments prompts community praise
Cedar Rapids residents thank the Cedar Rapids Fire Department for their courageous response to the June 19 Pheasant Run Apartments fire. Firefighters salvaged belongings while residents were kept safe, Red Cross provided aid, and local stores donated supplies and boxes for recovery. Community members note widespread support from businesses and neighbors.
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Cedar Rapids
Pheasant Run Apartments
White Men Face Hostility at University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is accused of a hostile environment toward white men. Critics cite Vice President Ann Rhodes calling white men the root of evil and Steven Parrott defending inviting entertainer Sister Souljah, who has made incendiary statements about blacks and whites.
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University of Iowa
Ann Rhodes
Steven Parrott
Souljah
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