Reform and restructure education for a stronger nation
The editorial supports reforms to U S education citing a three year decline in achievement and calls for Cavazos reform. It praises Iowa ACT scores and graduation rates but notes 14 percent Iowa students do not graduate. It argues for targeted reform over higher spending and stresses identifying gaps in basic education and safer pathways to success.
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Barbara Bush speech row sparks student protest at Wellesley
The article defends Barbara Bush as commencement speaker while reporting a protest by about 150 Wellesley College students who deem her selection inappropriate. It argues for women's rights to pursue any path, including supporting marriage to a future president and raising a family.
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Great Society debate: Johnson’s vision endures argues its value
In Austin, Califano and Shriver defend the Great Society as alive in Medicare, education, civil rights, and environmental gains. Galbraith counters that costs were manageable and welfare supported work, while critics miss lasting achievements amid Vietnam wars.
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Letters to the Gazette challenges evolution bias
A reader defends open inquiry against McCollister's claim that nonacceptance of evolution marks literacy failure. Cites plesiosaur sightings, coelacanth catches, Nova and galaxy findings, and urges students to question beliefs for truth.
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McCollister
National Nurses Day Honors 90 Percent Nurses at St Luke’s
Eastern Iowa celebrates National Nurses Day with praise from St Luke's Hospital leaders for 90 percent of nurses. Myrt Bowers, VP Patient Care Services, commends professional excellence and empathic care benefiting community health.
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Iowa
Myrt Bowers
St Luke's Hospital
A Ave. NE
Clarifying Earth Day Paganism and Environmental Act
A reader rebuts a May 1 letter labeling Earth Day as pagan noting Earth Day focus on caring for creation. The writer recalls Cedar River cleanup and April 25 visit to Macbride Nature Center to stress nature belongs in life, trees produce oxygen, and recycling protects ecosystems.
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Graduation rates and small schools in Iowa face future uncertainty
A reader notes Iowa's high graduation rate may drop in ten years as small productive schools dwindle due to Department of Education policies. The letter also condemns The Gazette's reporting on Gay Cahn, praising former teachers and recounting personal support during tough times.
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Fairfield Students Complain Over Kirkwood Campus Visit
Fairfield High School seniors recount a college visit to Kirkwood Community College on April 10. Tammy Brewer and Jeff Wheeler say admission testing was mishandled with different buildings and wait times. They criticize staff attitudes and decide not to attend.
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Kirkwood
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Vote yes on May 15 to fund Marion fire station
Michael E. Barron urges Marion voters to approve a measure on May 15 to address overcrowded equipment and staffing at the 30 year old fire station. He warns that three minute response times are critical for life saving on medical and fire calls, noting 43 percent of 1989 incidents were outside that window and the new pool also falls beyond it.
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Michael E. Barron
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