Prayer and Respect for Children Across Crises
Marie Sunder of Cedar Rapids, a retired teacher and author, reflects on fostering love and respect for children in homes and communities facing war, disaster, and hardship. She cites Kurt Bestor and Marian Wright Edelman, urging families to nurture kids and model care for a safer future.
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Kurt Bester
Jesus
Georgia High
Georgia
Bestor
Pablo Casals
Marian Wright Edelman
Edelman
Unicef
Children’s Defense Fund
Marie Sunder
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Johnson County attorney race focus on victims and Lyness
A reader letter endorses Janet Lyness for Johnson County Attorney, faulting past provisions for Marin's cases and praising Lyness for victim focus, diligence, mentorship, and leadership. The writer highlights Nick Maybanks' stance on diverting low level offenders and protecting residents.
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Kyle Marin
Kirkwood Community College
Johnson County
Marin
Johnson County Attorney's
Nick Maybanks
Maybanks
Family Violence Coalition
Homicide Survivors Program Advisory Board
Iowa
Sex Offender Registry Task Force
Janet Lyness
Johnson County Attorney's Office
Fallon sets himself apart in Iowa gubernatorial race
In Cedar Rapids and Marion notes, Ed Fallon emphasizes funding his growth plan by redirecting the Iowa Values Fund, touts 1 300 jobs as reality versus 25 000 claimed, and pledges to include all Iowans in health care while accepting only small contributions. Mary Rasmussen reports.
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Kcrg-Tv9
the Gazette
Ed Fallon
Iowa Values Fund
Mike Blouin
Blouin
Tom Vilsack
Num
Ber
Iowa
SEIU
Fallon
Mary Rasmussen
Cedar Rapids
Foster families brighten Iowa children’s futures this May
Shelly Yanecek of Belle Plaine honors National Foster Care Month and Iowa foster families for opening homes and hearts. The message highlights temporary care, safety, and the option of adoption when reunification isn’t possible, noting long term benefits for children and families.
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Tanager Place
Iowa
Shelly Yanecek
Belle Plaine
Belligerent Iran and U.S. actions fueling hostility
A reader argues that U.S. CIA actions in the 1950s and later military interventions fostered deep Iranian resentment. He contends Osama bin Laden’s radicalization and U.S. troop presence on sacred ground intensified anti American sentiment. He questions trust in U.S. intelligence and criticizes the Bush administration’s stance on Iran, Armageddon rhetoric, and regional conflict.
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Iran
America
CIA
Secret Police
U.S
Osama bin Laden
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
bin Laden
United States
Iraq
Israel
Bush
Thomas Sass
Iowa City
Iowans Fault Bush For Uncontrollable Factors
A reader from Vinton argues that Eastern Iowans disapprove of President Bush not for his actions but for factors beyond his control. He cites gas prices and Katrina response while noting overall economic growth and global optimism from analysts. He urges understanding that Bush’s power is limited and supports him despite tough times.
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Bush
U.S
U.S. Department of Commerce
Stephen Roach
Morgan Stanley
New Orleans
Declassifying claims and White House shifts criticized
The piece mocks President Bush and his aides, arguing declassification was used to justify leaks. It questions McLellan and Rove changes while denouncing Bush and Limbaugh amid falling approval, echoing media lines from the era.
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Bush
Scott McLellan
Karl Rove
Bush Limbaugh
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Lyness
Laurie Frisch
Marion
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