Private colleges key to Iowa brain retain effort
The Gazette argues private Iowa colleges retain graduates at higher rates than public universities. It cites 70 percent stay in state for private college natives and 68 percent to 70 percent postgrad retention at UNI, contrasting UI and ISU figures. Lawmakers consider restoring $46 million for Iowa Tuition Grants aiding 29 independent colleges.
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Civil rights under fire in wartime
The Washington Post editorial argues that U S citizen Jose Padilla, detained since June as an enemy combatant, must have access to counsel and due process. It criticizes the military for seeking unchecked detention powers and warns of eroding constitutional rights during wartime.
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Chicago
O'Hare International
Freedom and duty in US values and international stance
A letters page-like set of observations argues the United States should defend constitutional principles and political and religious freedoms. It critiques anti foreign sentiment and calls for wiser school leadership and a broader community welfare in Cedar Rapids context.
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Iraq
Debates over severance and budget priorities in Linn County
Readers question severance pay for a quitter, raise for officials, and redirection of funds from education to broader state and national budgets. They urge retaining dollars for schools, roads, and healthcare while criticizing foreign aid and troop deployments.
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Iraq
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Middle East
Andy Sullivan
Lisbon
War on TV reshapes public perception of conflict
Media scholars discuss how 24 7 war footage alters audience reaction. The piece cites past examples like Iraq coverage and the O J Simpson chase, noting viewers become emotionally drawn, anxious, and question how long reporting should continue while theory and ethics about real time war beaming unfold.
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New York
Bush
Washington
Annenberg School For Communication
University of Southern California
Finch contract renewals spark debate over Cedar Rapids school leadership
Cedar Rapids school board member Amin Rosenthal opposed renewals that extended Lew Finch’s contract into 2005. Taxpayers face potential payout as questions rise about the motive behind renewals and the pressure on tax raises.
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Linn County
Dorothy Krivanek
Cedar Rapids
Amin Rosenthal
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