Editorial: Sale of WOI-TV an error for ISU and state
The Gazette argues the Regents mistake to sell WOI-TV, owned by Iowa State University since 1950, harms education and revenue. It condemns the push by Regents President Marvin Pomerantz and Governor Branstad, urges consistent rules on university asset sales, and defends ISU against the sale. It calls for careful scrutiny of financial terms and broader application to campus facilities.
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Ames
Iowa State University
New York
Fe State Board of Regents
Iowa State
ISU
Neil Hart
Hart
Regents
Marvin Pomerantz
Terry Branstad
Pomerantz
Martin Tischke
Jischke
Board of Regents
Iowa
General Assembly
Branstad
Iowa Senate Rejects Klan Rally Denunciation Stance
A wavering Iowa Senate stance on denouncing a planned Dubuque Ku Klux Klan rally drew criticism. Officials urged vigilance against extremist groups while arguing that formal censure could lend credibility. The piece warns against elevating hate and emphasizes civic resolve.
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Iowa Senate
Dubuque
Senate
Shelf life of a constitutional amendment
A historical column traces Madison 1789 ideas, ratification milestones, and Supreme Court rulings on whether an amendment can remain viable after long periods. It notes 38 states ratified by 1978–Michigan in 1992, and pressingly asks if vitality endures over centuries, with Court opinions deeming viability political and Congress final.
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James J. Kilpatrick
James Madison
Congress
Mr. Madison
Madison
Ohio
Wyoming
Michigan
Don Wilson
Supreme Court
High Court
Dillon
Willis van Devanter
van Devanter
Kansas
Charles Evans Hughes
Hugo Black
Our flawed leadership and society face Chapter 11 crisis
A reflective critique argues that open civil strife and city warfare loom as government inaction and fragmented leadership fail to address poverty health care abortion gay rights discrimination taxes and race. The piece warns that without honest moral leadership and shared responsibility riot theft and destruction may rise as people seek fixes through upheaval.
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Hamilton
Adams Boys
Reader criticizes Gazette column for blasphemy and gutter language
A letter to the Gazette condemns columnist Betty McCollister for a May 18 piece that allegedly used blasphemous language and mocks religious references. The writer cites respect for God, the Pledge, and currency, and notes the editor’s defense of the column citing Olivier’s Lear insult as further inappropriate.
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Betty McCollister
Gazette
Ms. McCollister
God
McCollister
Shakespeare
King Lear
Sir Laurence Olivier
Lear
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Old-time music and Lawrence Welk's enduring charm
Mrs. Philip Engle of Marion argues old-time tunes shaped better times, praising Lawrence Welk for gentle, uplifting music. She recalls wartime morale songs and laments today’s perceived tuneless, aggressive music, urging a return to beautiful, life–enhancing melodies.
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Lawrence Welk
Oscar Wilde
Tanager Place thanks Peppertree and Moss for fund drive support
Tanager Place praises Peppertree Studios and artist P Buckley Moss for a community fundraiser raising over 3100 to aid vulnerable children. George Estle, CEO, notes the generous outpouring has a meaningful impact on the facility and its 2309 C St SW location in Cedar Rapids.
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Tanager Place
Peppertree Studios
P Buckley Moss
Cedar Rapids
P. Buckley Moss
Peppertree
George Estle
C St. SW
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