Education as solution not problem in Iowa stance
Robert D. Koob, president of the University of Northern Iowa, argues that rising expectations for college education reflect a shift in workforce needs. He says schools succeed overall, but must expand access and support for teachers with ongoing professional development to meet higher societal demands.
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Time Magazine
Iowa
Robert D. Koob
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Fragmented reader letters on death myths and word confusions
A garbled set of reader voices debates death outcomes after a collision and questions about phrasing misuses. It includes remarks from Marge Nees Edith Nickerson and Arlene Dutton, plus quips on regimens fire safety and foot in mouth disease terms.
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Marge Nees
Marion
Edith E. Nickerson
Washington
Iowa
Edith
South Carolina
Arlene Dutton
van Horne
Arlene
Marilyn
National Guard
Letters to the Gazette on teaching and nursing shortages
Readers debate the Iowa teaching crisis and proposed 12 to 24 week nursing training. A University of Iowa nursing student counters, defending expertise and patient safety, urging higher salaries and trained professionals.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Downright neighborly floodboat scene prompts safety remark
Iowa Today on April 22 featured a front page scene of a schoolgirl riding to the bus stop by boat amid floods. A safety note warned boaters to wear lifejackets, as neither pictured rider wore one. Kathy McMillan Elgin
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Iowa Today
Kathy McMillan
Elgin
The Gazette letter and column guidelines
The Gazette outlines policy for letters and guest columns including eligibility and editing. Authors must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number with no anonymity. Letter limit is 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length advised under 650 words. Contact details provided for mail fax and email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Glass Levee Idea for Davenport Flood Defense
Davenport's esplanade could gain a glass retaining wall to withstand floods and preserve river views. Proposals include retractable panels and curtain-wall style glass, with engineers to design a durable barrier while funding questions touch on subsidies and public works. Additional letters suggest federal water storage tanks along rivers to aid drought areas.
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Davenport
Mississippi River
Iowa Arts Council
National Endowment of the Arts
the Gazette
Iowa
United States
David C. Jesionowski
Cedar Rapids
Global warming urged as urgent national action
Columnist Mike Deupree argues warming is not certain but accelerating and urges decisive, effective steps now. He warns delaying treatment is reckless, cites rising temperatures, melting ice, vanishing glaciers, shifting species, and corporate consensus on action without economic disruption.
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Mike Deupree
Alaska
Arctic
Siberia
Switzerland
Lockheed
Maytag
Boeing
Whirlpool
Toyota
British Petroleum
United States
Earth
Nuclear power not the solution for energy crisis
The text argues against nuclear power as a costly and risky answer to energy needs. It criticizes the Bush administration for Kyoto withdrawal and promotes wind, solar, and geothermal as safer, cheaper alternatives. It urges contacting Iowa City representatives to advocate for clean energy.
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United States
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