Editorial: Defusing young firebugs to curb juvenile arson
The Gazette urges continued collaboration with area fire departments to deter juvenile fire setting. Officials say programs in Cedar Rapids Marion and Iowa City reach about 30 youths yearly with age 9 to 14, and none reoffended in five years. Early intervention and cross-agency help protect families and the community.
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State Department of Public Safety
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Lowa
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Lown
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Iowa City
National Fire Academy
Gazette
Arctic ice loss claims and extreme weather discussed
A fragmented column mix of climate alarm, TV ice road myths, Iowa weather notes, and local concerns. It cites Arctic ice loss claims, critiques a History Channel program, recalls 1911 heat records, and questions county art spending and deer-crossing signage in Johnson County Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
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Charles Jacobsen West
Johnson County Secondary Road Department
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Cedar
Polk
U.S. Wasted Millions on Marijuana Fight
The article notes the American Medical Association urged the federal government to reclassify marijuana as non dangerous and questions how many millions are spent fighting marijuana. It argues any drug that makes a person smile should not be illegal.
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Dobbs
Tale of Two Journalists Offers Ethics Lessons
A pair of high profile cases prompts reflection on journalistic ethics. Jayson Blair admits failing readers after plagiarism and fabrication, while Lou Dobbs faces critics for promoting conspiracy theories and misstatements on CNN.
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New York Times
Washington and Lee University
Blair
Open houses spark public input on city hall plans
The Gazette notes open houses to gather public input on rebuilding flooded city facilities, with August cards showing strong support for a new city hall. The piece criticizes the process as speed dating and questions whether residents are truly informed or leaders receive clear direction.
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