Editorial questions Cedar Rapids school board leadership
The Cedar Rapids school board and Superintendent Lew Finch face eroding credibility amid a proposed internal successor plan. The editorial urges an independent, transparent search after board elections, with public discussion on student basics, curriculum, and education funding before any promotion decisions. It warns against perceived promises and secret meetings, calling for professional, legal process.
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Cedar Rapids
Lew Finch
Iowa
Finch
Local landfill debate and political critique in Linn County
Jeff Klinzman criticizes Cedar Rapids officials and Bluestem board members over a local landfill plan with no transfer station. He cites cost savings, supporting local facilities, and warns about political influence from a business figure while urging voter accountability.
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Bluestem
Don Thomas
Lyle Hanson
Thomas
Hanson
Viola
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn County Business and Industry
Bluestein
Penford
Quaker Oats
Genencor
Cedar River Paper
Rick Stickle
Bluestem Board
Dissent on Iraq War vs Treason in Public Debate
The piece argues that opposing the Iraq invasion is not treason and condemns efforts to equate dissent with disloyalty. It criticizes calls for national unity used to silence opponents and warns that true liberty requires space to challenge government policy.
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Iowa
U.S
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Hawks
Carter defends just war view against doing nothing
An open letter from former President Carter on just war theory argues nonviolent options may fail to free hostages and stop threats. The author contends Iraq requires decisive action to avert tyranny, while acknowledging a peace better than current conditions, and questions how future outcomes could be worse.
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St. Augustine
St Thomas
Pol Pot
Latin America
Iraq
Saddam
RiverRun project sparks debate on jobs and homelessness
Readers urge common sense in Cedar Rapids RiverRun funding arguing a quarter of funds could create better jobs and reduce homelessness. They criticize Senator Grassley for supporting war costs and Bush tax cuts, urging Iowa to elect a more aligned representative prioritizing peace and fiscal restraint.
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Cedar Rapids
Grassley
George Bush
Middle East
Iowa
U.S. Senate
Bush aims to hand over Iraqi governance to Iraqis quickly
The article discusses shaping postwar Iraq governance with an Iraqi interim authority to avoid long occupation. It notes Gen Garner would lead reconstruction, suggests civilian ministries, and cites Kanan Makiya on staged interim rule. It warns against colonial perception and argues delaying sovereignty risks unrest and regional anger.
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