Graduation prayers in Iowa schools stir constitutional debate
The editorial argues for religious tolerance in spring commencement prayers amid court rulings on Central Decatur High School. It notes the Iowa Civil Liberties Union and Iowans United in Faith disagree on leeway, while urging non-coercive, non-sectarian acknowledgment that respects all beliefs and upholds the First Amendment.
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Iowa
U.S. District Court
Des Moines
Central Decatur High School of
Leon
State Department of Education
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Randall Wilson
Branstad Criticized Over Veto Lawsuit Decision
An Iowa governor faces criticism from a lawyer perspective for gloating after the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees dropped a lawsuit over the governor’s selective surgery on an appropriations bill. The move redirected funds to welfare aid, and the governor claimed the plaintiffs admitted the veto was righteous. Democrats Welsh and Jochum from Dubuque are referenced as having pursued the suit for reasons beyond winning.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa House
Senate Appropriations Committees
Branstad
Joe Welsh
Tom Jochum
Dubuque
Bush should embrace a cabinet drug czar to lead war on drugs
The piece argues President Bush should back a cabinet level drug czar rather than an ineffective vice presidential approach. It notes congress already favored a drug czar, but vetoes and political maneuvering stalled progress. A true czar would unify agencies, set priorities, and improve accountability, strengthening Bush's leadership and public stance.
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New York
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Bush
Congress
Senate
Fede
Reagan
Edwin Meese
White House
Iowa Nanny Ads Draw East Coast Hospitality and High Costs
A reflective piece notes Iowa as a source for live in nannies like Janet who travel to Boston to work for families. It highlights the demanding schedules, near around the clock duties, tardy pay, and limited vacation, with the contrast of two hours daily parental time and the high cost of city living in Boston. The report suggests Iowa workers are increasingly sought after despite disparities in lifestyle and pay.
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Iowa
Janet
Boston
Brian
New York
Iowa City consultant weighs au pair market trends
Judy Johnston of Iowa City reflects on the growing au pair system from Dartmouth to Iowa as a cheaper caregiving option. The piece notes high turnover, emotional strain on families and nannies, and a push for better preparation, training, and support networks while acknowledging the mail-order nature of the business.
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Naany
Iowa
Letters to the Gazette on one citizen one vote the Jackson group
A Jackson supporter writes that the campaign faced subtle discrimination as his supporters were discounted. The letter criticizes Bonnie Campbell and party leaders for excluding Jackson delegates from fundraising mailings, arguing such actions imply unequal political influence and warn readers to notice the discounting of any group. The author insists every vote should be equal and questions party unity excuses.
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Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Bonnie Campbell
Iowa
Democratic Party
Dukakis
Letter Responds To Incumbency Claim In District 51
A reader defends State Rep. Brammer and his Cedar Hills roots in District 51 arguing the May 15 letter mislabels incumbency. The writer notes Brammer’s coaching ties, questions Houser’s brief district presence, and predicts reapportionment will redraw lines in two years.
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Swist
Brammer
Cedaris
District 51
Brammers
Rep
Cedar Hills
James Houser
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Art Heusinkveld
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R-S.c
Carl Levin
D-Mich
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Meese
AM. Rosenthal
Noriega
Noriech
Judy Johnston
Iowa City
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