Teachable moments in parenting and teen guidance
Community letters honor mothers and fathers across June and May as parents reflect on values, open dialogue, and responding to teen influences. The piece urges ongoing conversations about relationships and sexual involvement to delay teen activity and emphasizes the impact of a parent’s voice.
Reject global warming myth letter attacks climate alarmism
Cedar Rapids reader Lauren Wolcott argues against Kyoto and man made warming. She cites scientists and studies claiming CO2 is beneficial and sun activity drives climate, and notes US forest carbon credits sparked European objections at Kyoto.
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Walter Williams
George Mason University
U.S
America
Lauren Wolcott
Cedar Rapids
English as official language keeps Iowa united
Ken Krizan of Coralville argues that English should be the official language of government in Iowa. He warns that allowing 110 languages to govern public affairs would fragment law, voting, and civic life under a litigious system.
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Iowa
America
Ken Krizan
Coralville
Proofreading errors spark critique of book publishing
An Iowa editor cites missed errors on a page and praise for fixing sentences. Bonnie Rausch argues proofreading in books is sloppy with repeated words and awkward phrasing, citing examples from John Sandford and the book Cut to illustrate the issue.
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Iowa
Bonnie Rausch
Cleveland
John Sandford
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