Gazette presents full account of rural Iowa trafficking case
The Gazette reports the 2005 Minnesota case where a 13 year old was coerced into prostitution, tying it to local concerns in rural Iowa. Editor Lyle Muller urges awareness and reporting, citing a 1996 study by Virgil Gooding on girls and gangs and outlining parental guidance and community safety steps.
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Abortion abstinence funding critique letter to Gazette
Randy Barbato of Iowa City criticizes the April 24 Gazette guest column, arguing abstinence-only programs are ineffective and serve as a means to channel government funds to church groups. He warns the funding sustains a perpetual problem and benefits churches.
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Political letters and public notices mix in Iowa Gazette
A compilation of letters and reader notes critiques cover politics and policy. Topics include Eisenhower nationalism, UAFA immigration reform, Grassley Medicaid stance, and troops in Iraq with personal testimonies. Readers urge support for Medicaid funds, warn against war opposition sentiments, and solicit reader votes on Obama Wright controversy.
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Immokalee tomato workers face harsh pay and neglect
The Immokalee Florida tomato harvest shows workers, largely immigrants from Mexico and Central America, paid about 45 cents per 32 pound bucket. They live in overcrowded camps, lack basic services, and face exploitation while industry groups resist higher pay. Activists pressure Burger King and others to join a penny per pound campaign, but progress remains blocked.
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Reader Letter Policy Notes Public Interest Stance
The page outlines letters to the editor with a 250 word limit and a 30 day sending interval per writer. It states no anonymous submissions and clarifies that addresses are not published. It emphasizes accountability by requiring writers to reveal identity for publication.
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