Veterans Day tribute faces sober reflection in Iowa
The Gazette urges a somber Veterans Day as eight Iowans die in Iraq and more than 350 U.S. casualties accumulate. It reflects on the toll on families and stresses that freedoms require active citizen participation, voting, and informed public dialogue.
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Iowa Casulty List From Iraq War Names 10 Service Members
A list of Iowa soldiers who died in the Iraq war includes Marine Gunnery Sgt Jeff Bohr 39 Ossian Army Pvt Michael Deutsch 21 Dubuque National Guard Sgt Paul Fisher 39 Cedar Rapids Pvt Kurt Frosheiser 22 Des Moines Pvt David Kirchhoff 31 Anamosa Marine Reserve Sgt Bradley Korthaus 28 Davenport Pvt Kenneth A Nalley 19 Hamburg Chief Warrant Officer Bruce A Smith 41 West Liberty and PFC and other ranks.
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Childfree Iowa City club and Medicare reform concerns
Readers discuss childfree life and forming No Kidding Iowa City to connect childfree residents. A letter argues Medicare amendments could lift wraparound coverage cuts, urging action and pointing readers to online resources.
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Veterans Day 2003 tribute urges recognizing service
Walter Ned Wright, retired Army officer and director of the Linn County Emergency Management Agency, writes to urge Americans to honor veterans with five words of gratitude. He recalls how World War II and Vietnam veterans were greeted and how civilians should support current service members through employment and community action.
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Bush Schwarzenegger Urged War on Urban Terrorism in LA
Opinion piece argues Bush and Schwarzenegger should declare a nationwide war on gang driven urban terrorism. It cites Los Angeles murder tolls, historic lynching figures, and calls for federal aid, coordinated with local police and communities, to gain black voters and improve safety.
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