Police King verdict shakes faith in reform efforts
The King beating and subsequent acquittal sparked fresh doubt about police reform. The editorial urges U S law enforcement not to let the verdict halt momentum for change, noting the video evidence contrasted with a jury verdict and demanding accountability despite complex policing realities.
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Rodney King
Los Angeles
King
U.S
Richard Thornburgh
Justice Department
James Pyre
New York City
Justice, Law and Society
American University
Pyfe
Simi Valley
Calif
Gates
Probe widens as special counsel seeks House bank records
The special counsel subpoenas House bank records amid accusations of overdrafts and possible check kiting by members. Foley calls timing and breadth unhelpful and says investigation should extend to potential illegal banking practices beyond the Ethics Committee probe.
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House
Foley
Justice Department
House Bank
House Ethics Committee
Louis Stokes
Ohio
Tom Foley
Ethics Committee
Linn County panel to decide Bever Avenue extension plan
The Linn County Regional Planning Commission will vote on extending Bever Avenue SE east of East Post Road to Highway 13. Critics say the bridge would dissect the Sac and Fox Trail and harm Indian Creek Park, while planners cite future housing and lower user costs as reasons to build.
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Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Bever Avenue
East Post Road
Highway 13
Indian Creek Park
Commission
National Parks Service
City Planning Department
Lakeside Drive
Mount Vernon Road
Wellington Heights
Johnson Elementary
Ellis Boulevard
Cedar Rapids
Aviation hero Eugene Ely honored in Iowa County
Community members urge displays and art of Eugene Ely and his Curtiss Pusher. A naval stamp in the 1960s and TV spots spark renewed interest from locals and merchants in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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Eugene Ely
Iowa County
Ely
Gary Louis
Dunuggan Ct
Iowa City
KWWL
Cedar Rapids
Letter to the editors on sexuality and social rights
A reader argues that heterosexuality is seen as alien by some officials and calls for marriage rights and benefits for life partners. The letter criticizes elected representatives, urges reliance on libraries over bibles, and laments social rejection while calling for tax, Social Security, and health care equality.
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Kinsey
Crime up economy blamed argues criminals cause crime
Dale L. Netherton of Swisher argues against blaming the economy for crime in response to a Gazette headline. He says both rich and poor commit crimes and economic hardship cannot rationalize criminal acts.
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Gazette
Dale L. Netherton
Swisher
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Cedar Rapids Forester Faaborg Wins Urban Forester Award
Cedar Rapids City Forester Eric Faaborg receives the Urban Forester of the Year Award from Iowa. Since 1975 he has led crews planting and caring for thousands of trees, improving the city’s environment and livability with support from Rich Patterson Marion Patterson and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Cedar Rapids City
Eric Faaborg
State of
Iowa
Faaborg
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Tough job market in small town Iowa leaves ex-military worker earning little
A northeast Iowa veteran laments the harsh local job market with minimal pay, heavy taxes, and long commutes. He highlights age discrimination and the appeal of working near home for cash to avoid health risks and high costs.
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Iowa
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Cedar River
Coe College
City of Five Seasons
Linn County Planning Commission
Planning Department
Neil J. Fallon
of Ceder Rapids Is
Citizens Against Road Extensions
CARE
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Parnell
House of “Representatives
Terry Branstad
Faaborg’s
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Mary Fore
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