Iowa State football turmoil ends with Criner dismissal
Editorial argues Criner’s firing won’t fix ISU football without full disclosure of alleged violations. New ISA President Eaton vows integrity and academics, urging honesty with fans and the public to restore trust and prestige.
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Jim Criner
Iowa State University
Criner
Ames
ISA
Gordon Eaton
ISU
Iowa State
Eaton
Cyclone
Regents face 12 percent tuition hike debate in Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents reviews a staff proposal for a 12 percent undergraduate tuition increase to fund faculty pay parity. Critics warn 12 percent is steep, urging an 8 percent rise and a plan to raise the rest through other means.
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Iowa
Board of Regents
Regents
University of Iowa
Reagan's slump and the Iran affair in context
The piece argues Reagan weathered a series of setbacks including Iran hostages and the IranContra era fallout. It notes the Daniloff spy swap, Reykjavik summit criticism, Salt II debates, and disinformation plans, suggesting patience and perspective amid partisan uproar. It credits measured statecraft and recalls Carter’s Tehran hostage episode for balance.
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Washington
Daniloff
Reykjavik
Senate
John Poindexter
National Security
Muammar Gaddafi
Libya
Reagan
Iran
Congress
Shultz
Weinberger
White House
Jimmy Carter
Tehran
Lebanon
Letter on ADHD treatment and education approaches
Julie Orris argues in defense of medically supervised use of Ritalin for attention deficits, noting doctors prescribe and monitor. she counters claims that all drugs are harmful, cites research from Boston about lower later drug use, and urges ongoing educational support over cure for learning disabilities.
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Helen Hunter
Boston
Julie Orris
Center Junction
Tolerance in Religious Controversy
A reader urges restraint in theological disputes, noting that both sides lack certainty about unknowable questions. The writer condemns bitterness and censorship, promotes open-mindedness, and advocates peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Woman details tow law clash after car towed from roadside
A mother from Toddville recounts stalling near Hiawatha on November 8 with two children. After a bystander helped, her car was towed by a Linn County deputy, prompting criticism of towing rules and a claim she could not call immediately. The piece ends with three implied morals about breakdowns.
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Toddville
Cedar Rapids
Boyson Road
Linn County Sheriffs Department
Hiawatha
Seat belt mention in highway crash report stirs debate
Reader questions why a Gazette article on a fatal highway crash noted no seat belts while earlier pileups lacked such remarks. They fear bias or propaganda influencing coverage amid ongoing seat belt controversy.
Helmet law debate stirs Iowa motorcycle safety questions
A motorcyclist questions mandatory helmet rules urged by IDOT officials and Cedar Rapids police, noting past helmet data and safety uncertainties while urging riders to decide. He cites IDOT figures from recent years and recalls Iowa's 1976 helmet period, arguing officials have not substantiated safety claims.
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Austin Turner
Idot Commission
Gus Horn
IDOT
Louis Stepanek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Local talent urged for Cedar Rapids school superintendent
A reader argues against out of state hiring for Cedar Rapids Schools and police and church fund drives. They urge using Iowa candidates and allocating $16,000 to raise teachers’ salaries instead of traveling nationwide. They claim local qualified professionals exist and should be appointed to save costs.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Iowa
Chicago
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