McCain’s Virginia blast tests religious conservative support
In Virginia Beach a day before the Virginia primary, McCain blasted Robertson and Falwell, risking alienating core conservatives whose backing he needs. Virginia results showed Bush leading 53 to 44, signaling potential trouble in California and other key states.
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Cyclones chase first title in 55 years with Baylor looming
Iowa State clinched a share of the Big 12 title with an 87 79 win at Texas Tech. A victory over Baylor in Waco would seal the conference crown. The season features standout Marcus Fizer and strong coaching by Larry Eustachy. The season recalls 1945 Ames title run over Kansas 61 39 under Louis Menze.
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Silent Iowa childcare crisis calls for action plan
Susan Salter writes on the Governors Task Force on Child Care and Early Education urging higher quality affordable care as a workforce issue. She cites costs household impact and under regulation, endorses a three year plan to improve access quality and staffing while stressing early education benefits.
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Washington, D.C
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Susan Salter
Mount Vernon
Grant Wood
Mercy for lifers in Iowa clemency debate voiced
Blair Greiman of Anamosa Anamosa State Penitentiary argues in a letter that Iowa should preserve clemency as a governor option for life prisoners even if few receive mercy. He notes two commutations in decades among 600 lifers and invokes religious rationale and personal experience.
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McCain's Iowa stance and voter hope in critique
Margaret McDonald argues in the Gazette that John McCain skipped the Iowa straw poll and January caucus due to ethanol opposition, portraying him as a candidate who avoids states where success seems unlikely and questioning his judgment over Keating Five ties and phone calls.
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The Gazette Letter Submissions Guidelines
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Iowa Child Center Critique Raises Education Spending Alarm
A Linn County reader questions the Iowa Child Center’s high cost and unclear educational value. The letter argues $300 million would strain local budgets, expects $100 million from residents, and compares to the state education budget. The writer asks how the project would raise SAT scores and condemns the spending as unjustified.
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The Gift of Sex and Marriage in Faith
A Cedar Rapids writer praises sexuality as a God given gift and the creation of male and female. He extols reproduction as a miracle and urges compassionate support for those unable to enjoy the gift fully while defending marriage and its sanctity.
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