Lesson on consequences from a Halloween prank
A high school senior recounts a prank moving an outhouse to the school steps and the heavy consequences that followed. The six participants faced discipline, financial strain, and altered futures, underscoring Emerson and Thoreau ideas on paying the price to grow.
Thoughtful Eastern Iowans Invite Local Views
Readers from eastern Iowa share personal reflections on diverse topics. The open invitation encourages candid opinions and community engagement from residents expressing their unique perspectives.
Support for Export-Import Bank vital to strong national economy
Cedar Rapids figures show 1981 manufacturing in the metro area employed 26 000 with 18.6 percent or 4948 jobs tied to exports and local exports topped 556 million dollars making Cedar Rapids the leading U.S. city per capita. The opinion piece argues Ex-Im Bank boosts exports and U.S. jobs while noting trade deficits and dollar strength. James L. Churchill of Cedar Rapids, Rockwell International Avionics Group president, is cited among local officials.
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Iowa Manufacturers Association
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