Nasty debates over revised Hawkeye mascots and logos
A columnist surveys heated fan reactions to a new Hawkeye logo replacing the Tiger Hawk, noting nostalgia for the original and practical objections from regalia owners. He cites other schools shifting toward kinder nicknames, then muses on mascot redesigns including Cy the Cardinal and Li'l Red. The piece closes with a note on fiberglass pigs raised for charity and a plug for the columnist's regular columns.
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Magnet-laced pads may shut off pacemakers warned by study
A study led by Dr. Thomas Mattioni at the Arizona Heart Institute warns magnets in mattress pads and similar items can temporarily disable pacemakers or defibrillators. The lead suggests keeping therapeutic magnets at least six inches from the chest, with potential life threatening risk if devices switch off during sleep.
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Domestic violence drop cited amid call to renew act
Attorney General Janet Reno said intimate partner violence fell 21 percent in the mid-1990s, crediting the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. She urged quick Congress action to prevent expiring programs, as the Supreme Court struck down a key provision allowing federal lawsuits by victims. Biden supported renewal, noting protections and funding for shelters and police training.
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Gazette Corrects Assault Charge Details Involving Cedar Rapids Men
A Tuesday Gazette correction clarifies an earlier report on an assault with a dangerous weapon. The item misidentified James Surrett as the alleged victim. Daniel Olson is the true plaintiff. The paper invites complaints and will publish corrections.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette backs farming with soybean ink and recycled newsprint
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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