Rubashkin immigration charges dismissed by judge
The Gazette argues this dismissal of 72 immigration counts against Sholom Rubashkin deprives the public of a full trial that could illuminate immigration law and reform gaps. It notes the case still allows reinstatement of charges but condemns due process concerns and calls for accountability of employers who hire illegals.
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Sholom Rubashkin
Linda Reade
Rubashkin
Agriproces
Congress
U.S
Agriprocessors
Energetic young candidates vie for Cedar Rapids seats
Letters praise Aaron Saylor as an energetic at large council hopeful with youth ideas and community involvement. Kirsten Running-Marquardt remains in Cedar Rapids aiming to boost schools, training, and jobs for Iowa. A letter questions healthcare bill costs and urges opposition. A separate note applauds a 1 percent public art ordinance in Linn County and calls Cedar Rapids to action.
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Aaron Saylor
Aaron
Linda Armitage
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Kirsten
Jack
Ray Feuss
Linn County Supervisors
City Hall
Honor Flight Tribute From World War II Veteran
Ralph Holmes of Belle Plaine recalls his Nov. 10 Honor Flight in gratitude to sponsors and volunteers from the Quad Cities. Special thanks go to guardian Tim Dolan and Prairie High School students Morgan Eric and Danille for their letters of thanks. he hopes more veterans fly next year.
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Mary Clepp
Quad Cities
Tim Dolan
Morgan
Eric
Danille
Prairie High School
Ralph Holmes
Belle Plaine
HINT Clinic Experience Described as Efficient
The writer recalls receiving an H1N1 shot on November 15 at the Community Health Free Clinic run by Linn County Public Health. Despite a 900-person expected turnout, staff managed the process efficiently with a well organized plan, meeting at 1 10 p m and leaving after an hour.
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Community Health Free Clinic
Linn County Public Health
Craig Hotchkiss Hiawatha
Letters deadline Tuesday for Cedar Rapids runoff election
Election letters regarding Cedar Rapids City Council runoff must arrive by Tuesday to be eligible for publication before the December 1 vote. The paper warns that volume may limit which letters appear and notes publication deadlines and reader opinions about community service.
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Cedar Rapids
Naked art and politics collide in Chicago memoir
A writer recalls visiting the Art Institute in Chicago with a companion, outlining thoughts on nude art, gender, and aesthetics. The piece meanders from art critique to reflections on health care reform, politics, and Red China, linking beauty, life, and public policy in a sardonic stream of consciousness.
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Chicago
Art Institute
Cherie
Charter and magnet schools eyed for Iowa City district
Jennifer Hemmingsen notes a Wednesday forum at Englert Theater and a screening of 2 Million Minutes that sparks talk of charter or magnet schools in Iowa City. Proponent Mark Nolte argues these schools can boost all students, with BASIS Tucson highlighted as a model of high standards and rigorous, early pre calculus and capstone opportunities.
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Englert
Mark Nolte
Iowa City
Nolte
Tucson Charter School
Tucson
Ariz
Arizona
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