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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2006
Page
1
The piece notes that the Iraq War has stretched into its fourth year with about 33 Iowa tied deaths and a cost of roughly 250 billion dollars, mostly felt on national credit cards. It contrasts televised shock with everyday life while highlighting 9,600-related impacts across the state.
Eastern Iowa activists say antiwar sentiment persists from Vietnam era, with 33 Iowa ties among war dead in three years, 14A Iowa National Guard members affected, and a growing but quieter group of peace advocates working to sway public view on Iraq.
American and Iraqi troops conducted a three day sweep through villages about 60 miles north of Baghdad rounding up dozens of suspected insurgents. Among those detained were those linked to the killing of a television journalist. The operation sparked growing Sunni anger and was criticized as an escalation amid efforts to form a broad based government.
Iowa petroleum marketers launch a pro consumer campaign opposing a Minnesota style mandate for renewable fuels. The effort urges public input against forced ethanol use and warns of higher gas prices if choice is limited. The campaign, led by Iowa groups, seeks to educate shoppers about keeping the pump price lowest.
University of Iowa President David Skorton says his accessibility invites many views but slows decisions. He notes the need to balance hearing staff, students, and faculty with timely conclusions.
The Board of Regents will meet Tuesday in Ottumwa to vote on establishing a University of Iowa presidential search committee led by Regent Teresa Wahlert of West Des Moines. Coverage available at GazetteOnline.com and in The Gazette Tuesday and Wednesday.
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