Motherhood and self care in a busy parenting era
Jenny Brodie recalls hosting The Parent Rap on KUCI Irvine and interviewing experts on parenting trends in the 90s. She reflects on relentlessly ambitious motherhood, cites books by Dr. John Friel and others, and urges women to say yes to themselves while celebrating Mother’s Day every day.
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California
University of California
KUCI
Irvine
John Friel
Friel
Muffy Mead-Ferro
Wyoming
Alvin Rosenfeld
M.D
Nicole Wise
Buy locally grown food to curb contamination
Blake Kellerman argues that the contaminated Chinese protein powder linked to 17 000 sickened pets has entered the human food chain via pigs and broiler chickens now sold for consumption. He urges purchasing fresh, locally grown produce from farmers markets and co-ops to avoid garbage-fed meat and dairy, calling for consumer action.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Blake Kellerman
Cedar Rapids
Letters Argue for Rights and Against Helmet Laws
A series of letters from Iowa readers argues against a motorcycle helmet law and challenges claims about gun rights under the Patriot Act. Topics include local school board decisions on the East Side School, criticisms of political leaders, and concerns about deer damage and private property rights in Iowa. Notable voices include Helen Grant Schmidt, Lila Rohrer, Dr. Gary Young, and Merle Wilson.
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Gazette
Decorah
East Side School
East Side School Development Committee
Helen Grant Schmidt
Tipton
Iowa Department of Natural Resource
DNR
Iowa
Iowa Helmet Law Debate Provokes Revenue Concerns
A reader argues against a helmet law in Iowa, claiming it would hurt state revenue through reduced gas, lodging, and food spend. The letter notes federal seat belt incentives and cites motorcycle accident causes, asserting helmets influence behavior and safety but not crash outcomes.
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Iowa
Rules needed to outline untangling Iraq mess
The piece argues that President Bush lacks a clear plan to fix the Iraq situation, calling the war unjust and preplanned. It claims neocon aims included Iraq oil and notes a runway built six months before the invasion, with Democrats voting to support the war.
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Iraq
Bush
Gazette compliment from winter resident Henry Follett
Henry Follett of Clermont commends The Gazette for its front page national and international coverage and rural Iowa reporting after returning from a warm climate winter. He notes appreciation for editorial pages and letters to the editor balance and says the newspaper stands up to major papers.
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Iowa
The
Gazette
Henry Follett Clermont
Bird house police target Cedar Rapids trees
Randahl Cady claims tax dollars fund a city ordinance policing bird houses and feeders in Cedar Rapids trees. He jokes that without police helicopters the city would chase violators, urging residents to report anyone hanging bird houses as part of enforcing the rule.
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New Cedar Rapids
Greene Square Park
Randahl
NRA chief fights bill seen as attack on gun rights
The article highlights Chris Cox of the National Rifle Association urging vigilance as Washington considers a proposed bill aimed at further eroding the constitutional right to bear arms. It frames the measure as a dangerous scheme.
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Washington
Cox
NRA
National Rifle Association
Chris Cox
Listen to teachers' concerns about students
A reader reflects on the Virginia Tech killings, noting the role of teachers who warned about a troubled student. The piece laments the erosion of safe school culture and urges listening to teachers as frontline observers of student behavior and danger signs.
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Lila Rohrer
Victor
Virginia
United States
Seung-Hui Cho
Biden Seen as Strong Pick for Democratic Ticket
The writer endorses Senator Joe Biden as a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential ticket. After the first debate among hopefuls, they urge primary voters to scrutinize Biden’s experience and breadth of knowledge, citing long-term attention to the race since 2004.
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Joe Biden
Biden
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Jenny Brodie
Marion
Orange County
Calif
Los Angeles Times
OC Family Magazine
Jenny Bioche
Congress
Trudy Rubin
the Gazette
U.S
Iran
Dick Cheney
White House
Gary Young
Linda Whittle
Tim Hodings
Bird House
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