Keep the welcome sign out merica needs immigrants
Editorial argues immigration strengthens the country by labor, culture, and heritage. It cites Reagan’s 1986 legalization, urges border security and legal pathways, and highlights Iowa’s New Iowans and Diversity Focus programs to attract and welcome immigrants for economic vitality.
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Merica
America
Reagan
United States
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Rockwell Collins
Iowa
Cedar Rapids: potholes in the psyche and stalled progress
Readers discuss Cedar Rapids decline since 1966 and 2006 stagnation. Licko calls for action while residents blame ineffective administration and nay voting. Investors like Scott Olson and Bob Kazimour push revitalization as talk of mumps polio comparison stirs debate. Colleen Halligan appeals for sent home troops and letters.
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Jamie Licko
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Licko
Westdale Mall
Holiday Inn
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Camden
Newark
N.J
Fdr
Scott Olson
Bob Kazimour
Gazette
Ruth Larson
Afghanistan
United States
Colleen Halligan
Plan for salary increases overlooks students needs
Carol Kula from Coralville argues against an $8.5 million pay-for-performance plan to fund teacher raises in Iowa. She contends the money should go to reduce overcrowded classrooms and improve libraries, staffing, supplies, and tech, rather than political salary schemes.
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Friends of Public Education
Iowa
Carol Kula
Coralville
Statement for 1040 Long Form Tax Return
Ann Bovbjerg of Iowa City signs the 1040 long form with a caveat that certain figures may be approximated and that proprietary concerns may limit precise disclosure. She explains income, dividends, and financial institution details are provided as given, and itemized deductions are consolidated to simplify arithmetic.
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Ann Bovbjerg
Iowa City
Slow mail delays anger troops families
Readers denounce slow mail delivery to deployed service members abroad arguing it harms troops and families. They contrast rapid travel of relatives to distant conflicts with the month plus wait for letters or packages to reach soldiers overseas.
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Commission files reveal ugly past
The FBI seeks uncensored civil rights era murders as 56 field offices reexamine cold cases since February. The Mississippi Commission records show killings, disappearances, and juror-charged suspects, with families like Thomas Moore seeking justice for his brother Charles.
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FBI
Justice Department
Congress
Mississippi
Thomas Moore
Colorado Springs
Moore
Charles Moore
Henry Hezekiah Dee
U.S
Dee
Commission
Klan
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