Hurler's Story Triggers Long-Ago Resolve and Hope
A writer recalls comforting a distressed mother in a hospital lobby who faced her baby's Hurler's diagnosis. The encounter led to reflections on the disease, its grim progression, and the limits of medicine, urging early research and genetic counseling to prevent future tragedies. Sandy Heth of Iowa City is a freelance writer.
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Sandy Heth
Iowa City
Letters to the Gazette on forfeiture reform
A citizen urges readers to support SF 1931 the Hatch Leahy forfeiture reform bill arguing current laws invite theft by police via adoption of assets to federal programs. Examples in Missouri New Jersey Louisiana and Colorado illustrate misused proceeds and abuse risks.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Warren County
N.J
Louisiana
Aspen
Colorado
Federal General Accounting Office
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Child proof those guns and protect kids
Tracy Anderson of Kalona urges stronger safety for firearms after noting some guns have low trigger resistance that a 3-year-old could fire while a 7-year-old could not operate a separate fire-starter. She argues firearm liberty should not bar making guns inoperable by children.
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Reading the Moo and Behold Debate on Headlines
Marion reader John Centala disputes a headline verb choice claiming homicide incidence was a 1999 seven year low. The writer defends present tense in headlines and notes confusion around the phrase low and behold and the homonym moo versus look see while recounting a student reporter from Coe.
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John
New World
Debating paving Cedar Valley Nature Trail sparks local clash
Rich Zeis condemns Linn County Trails for paving plans fearing safety and heat on a hard surface. He cites reduced wildlife at Cedar Lake, alleged habitat destruction, and claims the group aims to build asphalt roads for cycling. The letter urges protecting the natural trail.
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Grant Wood Trail
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Rich Zeis
Walker
Linn County
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LCT
West Bank
Cedar Valley Trail
B.J. Hannon
Cedar Rapids
Court hear jury racism claims urges juror rights push
Gazette article argues blacks are underrepresented in Linn County juries and calls for higher pay and better information for jurors. It references HR 139 and SSB-1131 as paths to informing jurors of their rights and urges legislators and bar associations to support reforms.
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Linn County
Judiciary
Media bias claims in Alan Keyes polling and coverage
An 11-year-old supporter decries media bias against Alan Keyes, arguing outlets distort his candidacy and portray Republicans as racist. The note cites Keyes's Alabama straw poll win, shifts in campaign focus from money to family values, and different media treatment compared with past races.
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Keyes
Boondocks
National Press Club
America
Alabama
Hatch
Iowa senators pass measure rescinding stop discrimination order
George and Jean Huffey of Waterville lament SF 2274 and urge a state law protecting gay lesbian bisexual and transgender people. They note talent leaves Iowa for more gay friendly states and call for broader diversity protections.
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Iowa
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Waterville
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