Iowa girls basketball vs critics keeps split court game alive
Supporters led by IGHSAU executive secretary E Wayne Cooley defend the split court format amid critics who say it harms college scholarships. The piece notes Iowa ranks No 1 in girls sports participation, cites 1979 survey, and recalls Life Magazine coverage from Des Moines.
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Iowa
E. Wayne Cooley
Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union
Cooley
Ighsau
Project For Equal Rights
National Organization For Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund
Life Magazine
Des Moines
Genetic testing ethics outlined for cystic fibrosis screening
The President’s Commission on Medical Ethics presents four recommendations to govern genetic testing for CF. They advise preserving privacy, restrict sharing results without consent, allow relatives to know only if harm would occur, enable adoption laws to inform all affected parties, and require sperm donors to be tested. Uniform guidelines are urged as genetic testing expands.
Remembering the Holocaust in Washington Mall Museum Plan
The piece argues for locating a Holocaust museum near the Mall in two historic buildings. It frames the museum as a civic education tool, urges understanding over accusation, and warns against turning the Holocaust into generalized symbolism. It stresses the need to confront hard truths about evil and the dangers of complacency.
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Washington
Holocaust Memorial Council
Auschwitz
Jerusalem
Spiritual battle marks Linn County as battleground
Letter writer claims Cedar Rapids is the U S government test site for an electronic funds transfer medium. He predicts food stamps and welfare checks will be abolished and replaced by plastic debit cards bearing clients' monetary dole.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Resident criticizes incomplete reporting on Marion election
A Marion resident warns that a government debit card trial could expand to cashless society, risking privacy and dictating daily life. He questions Gazette coverage of League of Women Voters forum and alleges selective reporting on candidates and issues.
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Auschwitz
Marion
League of Women Voters
Gazette
A Call for a Healthy Fun Ethic in Competition
The piece argues competition can build personal growth and health when focused on self-improvement rather than defeating others. It contrasts healthy goals with win at all costs behavior, urging a sun and fun ethic that values progress, enjoyment, and personal standards over external victory.
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Jim
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts here
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids readers are welcomed with unlimited topics. Terry Hoyland, executive director of the YWCA, is noted for her background as a social worker, counselor, and former Planned Parenthood director.
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Terry Hoyland
Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Planned Parenthood
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