University of Iowa service learning eyed for student council seat
The Gazette editorial discusses adding a non voting UI student council seat for academic credit, praising service learning as a core part of education. It notes UI President Skorton's Year of Engagement, calls for campus wide service courses, and outlines steps to coordinate community projects through the Center for Teaching and faculty development.
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Gazette letters debate speed limits and social security
Readers respond to the March 1 editorial urging faster interstate speed limits. Letters critique enforcement practices, question Iraq war opinions, and propose a private accounts plan to reform Social Security alongside potential tax cuts.
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St Luke's Hospital Honors Social Work Month
St Luke's Hospital invites tribute to its social workers in March National Social Work Month honors Coralyn Benson supervises the Social Service Department highlighting the dedication and impact of professional social workers across hospitals schools prisons and community agencies.
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Repeated Word Use in Local TV Reporting Cited
The text critiques local TV reporting for repetitious wording and suggests the habit may be financially motivated. It argues that constant repetition distracts from the core message and urges newsroom managers to address the issue.
Iowa New Hampshire primaries face uncertain future in 2008 cycle
A bipartisan group prepares to study the presidential primary calendar, but experts argue to keep Iowa and New Hampshire first. The piece notes these states’ retail politics, moderate profiles, and history of front loading, suggesting changes may be impractical.
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