Put men and teen mothers in the spotlight
The editorial opposes excuses for teen pregnancy and urges accountability for fathers. It cites Thomas and Goodman on sex education and statutory rape, notes society’s climate, and recommends positive goals, father involvement, and delaying sex to improve outcomes for young girls and future families.
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Oth
Cal Thomas
Ellen Goodman
Thomas
Don Nelson
Family Health Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Nelson
Stephanie Merrick
Young Parents Network
Mary Wilcynski
Metro High School
Metro
Wilcynski
Kay Hymowitz
Manhattan Institute
Hymowitz
Goodman
How to decide who versus whom in sentences
An instructional passage discusses a simple rule to determine who and whom. Harriet K. Hedges offers a cross out method, but notes the rule is not foolproof due to overconfident writers who misuse whom.
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Harriet K. Hedges
Vinton
Harriet
Tax questions rise as property values spark levy debate
The Gazette weighs the tax impact of property assessments and an instructional levy amid concerns for seniors and fixed incomes. It notes current politics in the Legislature and the March 7 vote as a potential check on ballooning assessments and school spending. Cedar Rapids residents James B. and Berta Larkin weigh in on whether to hand over unlimited tax money to school administrators.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowans Welcome Australian Students and Local Hosts
A group of 12 Australian students ages 13 to 15 and eight adult chaperones toured Iowa with host families from McLeod Academy. They visited Linn-Mar and Kennedy high schools, Brucemore, Carver Arena, and met Governor Branstad. Local organizations fed, funded, and guided them, including General Mills and Stickle Enterprises Ltd. The piece highlights gratitude and community effort shaping a memorable Iowa visit.
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McLeod Academy
Iowa
California
L.A
McLeod
United States
Vernon Inn
The
Raven
General Mills
Australia
Linn-Mar and
Kennedy
Brucemore
Iowa Hawkeyes
Carver Arena
Davis
Galt Sand
Stickle Enterprises Ltd
Branstad
Which tax cut is best and why Iowa Democrats changed stance
The letter argues for property tax cuts over income tax cuts, questions prior stance on a property tax freeze, and criticizes a 1 cent sales tax increase. It cites burdens on working poor, homeowners facing revaluation increases, and calls for saving surplus rather than tax hikes. Reggie Lewis, Cedar Rapids, presents the view.
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Iowa
Cindy Phillips
Iowa City
Iowa House
Senate
House
Compassion, not judgment in facing AIDS and life
The writer condemns self righteous attacks on gay people amid AIDS. They urge mercy and compassion toward all, noting everyone harms themselves and that illness should not invite moralizing. They express admiration for Greg Louganis and wish him health.
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Greg Louganis
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Board of
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Kane
the Gazette
Denver
James B. and
Berta Larkin
Diana Heinemann
Dale Brodt
Second Avenue
Ariva Ashe
Wim
Ven the
Midwest
Reggie Lewis
Greg Lougan
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