Sex education and teen pregnancy crisis highlighted
A public statement stresses that twelve million U S teens are sexually active with two thirds lacking contraception. It calls for early parental involvement and classroom programs to prevent 680000 annual unwanted pregnancies and to promote family planning as pro-family and pro-choice with agencies listed in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Health and Human Services Department
Tribute to Margaret Hall and Cedar Rapids volunteer heritage
The Gazette letter honors Margaret Hall as a charter Junior League member who championed voluntarism and community service. It also voices outrage over ADM Corn Sweeteners labor disputes, alleging union-busting and police involvement at rallies, urging public vigilance against corporate power.
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Margaret Hall
Junior League of
Cedar Rapids
Hall
ADM
Layoff Protest Hits Grant Wood Education Agency
Community members defend Carole Harder, substance abuse education coordinator at GWAEA, amid layoffs. Supporters describe her lifelong commitment to preventing youth drug and alcohol abuse through counseling, training, and community outreach and urge retention for Cedar Rapids students.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Carole
GWAEA
McKinley
Cedar Rapids
Reader challenges Cedar Rapids transit cost figures
Wendell Koch questions March Gazette figures for bus costs and load factors. He cites total cost per bus mile of 2.34 dollars with 1.46 dollars salary per mile and 0.93 dollar per passenger mile for a 2.52 passenger load. He contrasts taxi costs and fuel efficiency, noting a published correction on March 9.
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Cedar Rapids
Remembering Margaret Hall of Cedar Rapids
A tribute recalls Margaret Hall who died March 15 in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed company, Iowa football and Donny and Marie and left memories valued beyond measure for her friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Hall
Correcting Contractions in Various Sentence Structures
The text discusses avoiding contractions to ensure correct verb forms and subject agreement. It cites examples from television, politics, and news writing, recommending full forms to verify grammar and readability.
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Tom and Dick
Tom and
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Debbie M. Taylor
Planned Parenthood of
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Medical Aid Fund
Cedar Rapids Clinic For Women
Iowa Abortion Rights Action League
National Organization For Women
Adolescent Sexuality Coalition
Task Force For Reproductive Freedom
Linn County, Inc
Family Living
the Gazette
CRPD
Hitler
Storm Troopers
Wendell Koch
25Th St. SE
Scott Boots
Tamara Drive
Dick Smothers
Sticks
Arkov
American Republic
United State Bank
16Th Ave. S.W
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