Community leaders Pegues and Kern depart after notable service
The Gazette notes Pegues resigns as Diversity Focus executive director returning to Cincinnati, with an interim director to be named by Friday and departure July 31. Kern leaves Brucemore after three decades at the helm and will stay on the Visual Arts Commission, credited with guiding the museum through recession and flood recovery.
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Independent oil future hinges on higher prices and OPEC break
Opinion pieces argue rising oil costs could empower United States to challenge OPEC dominance. Authors cite technology like hydraulic fracturing, North Dakota output growth, and Canada’s oil sands while urging domestic exploration and minimal new energy rules. Political figures warn against reliance on China and Libya policy debates.
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Letters on policy and Head Start funding cuts in Cedar Rapids
Darjan Vujica from Iowa City argues for diplomacy over military action with Libya while Judy Smith McDowell Cedar Rapids laments Head Start funding cuts. She notes nine programs will be reduced to four, risking layoffs and childcare loss for families. The writers urge politicians to protect education and oppose debt-driven cuts.
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District balks at downtown charter school plan
In Cedar Rapids the school district tells readers the board cannot approve a charter school now due to financial strains. The piece notes costs for facilities and operation, ongoing flood recovery, enrollment reviews, and possible state aid cuts, with no district funding for the Montessori option. Curran Rosser.
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Civility in public discourse and online comments
A reflection on civility in politics and media. The author notes varying standards of civility, cites a Weber Shandwick poll, and describes The Gazette’s new rules for online comments while aiming for zero deletions. Jennifer from Emm ing shares contact information.
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