Iowa court backs student journalism free speech
The appellate ruling voids two reprimands of Waukon High School adviser Ben Lange after he allowed student articles that offended administrators. The decision affirmed students may publish content not obscene libelous or disruptive, urging schools to support journalism programs and constitutional freedoms.
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Hospice care cost and quality in end of life services
A reader letter discussing Medicare and hospice costs cites that over 40 percent of U.S. deaths involve hospice care and that hospice spending totaled 11.4 billion in 2008. The writer compares this to overall Medicare spending on hospital care in the final year and calls for transparency between for profit and not for profit hospices.
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Readers criticize The Gazette coverage and bias in sports
Letter writers critique Iowa State and Iowa coverage in The Gazette. They accuse bias favoring Iowa and question front page placement and online prominence. They urge more balanced reporting and highlight figures such as Justin Davis and Todd Dorman.
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Party regrets and the not coming guest
Lenore Skenazy writes about the sting of last minute party cancellations. She cites reactions from publicists and artists and notes that most people cancel to focus on themselves. The piece urges replies yes or cancel early to avoid hurt and invites readers to show up.
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Thanksgiving reflections on love loss and family ties
Susan Estrich writes about Thanksgiving as a time to count blessings amid loss. She recalls childhood unity across faiths, the growing absence of loved ones, and the choice to fill the table with family by sharing holidays, including the later example of splitting celebrations with her ex-husband to honor their two children.
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