Ohio misconviction case urges compensation for wrongful imprisonment
The piece argues for state funded compensation to wrongfully imprisoned individuals, citing a 24 year old sentenced for rape later found innocent and released. It says Ohio should improve its 94 count indictment case handling and adopt a framework to repay lost time, with a similar call to Iowa. It notes the pain and costs of lawsuits and suggests using prevailing wage payments to help return to normal life.
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Ohio
Food task force feeds Linn County’s new poor
The Linn County Health Center led effort with Churches United and United Way of East Central Iowa opened a food program that fed more than 1200 people on its first day. It helps anyone recently unemployed or earning less, regardless of past income, and relies on local gifts from companies and volunteers. The program aims to support neighbors through hard times even when official aid is insufficient.
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Food Task Force
Human Services Emergency Needs Committee
Linn County Health Center
The
Health Center
Churches United
United Way
East
Iowa
Center Point
Coggan and
Walker
Northbrook Manor
Council Street
Letters protesting Parade Erlichmann features and tribute note
A Cedar Rapids reader objects to Parade Magazine featuring John Erlichmann and condemns his interpretations of courage among the poor. The letter includes a moving personal tribute to Ronald who died after a leukemia battle, detailing his faith, family, and community ties in Oak Hill Jackson Martelle and the Soul Picnic event. The writer asks local groups to help fund piano tuning for elderly residents and praises community volunteers and organizations involved in the park and church activities.
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John Erlichmann
Parade Magazine
Parade
Erlichmann
Oak Hill-Jackson
van Vechten Park
Homosexuals Should Stay in the Closet Opinion Piece
A columnist argues against public discussion of homosexuality, contending private life should be left alone and criticizing public displays and political activism. He questions discrimination claims, cites public disclosures, and defends keeping private sexual matters out of politics.
Nurses on 5 Center at St. Luke's praised for compassionate care
A letter lauds the nurses on 5 Center at St. Luke's Hospital for attentive care during several patient stays, especially during the writer's mother's final weeks. The staff are thanked for comfort, availability, and loving attention, with acknowledgment of Drs Weisenfeld and Orcutt.
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Webster
Nurses On 5
St. Luke’s Hospital
5 Center
Drs. Weisenfeld
Orcutt
Scoreless tirade exposes scoreless front page trend
Sportswriters overemphasize editorial flair while delaying game scores. A reporter penned a 21 paragraph piece with no score, including team records, coach comments, and player efforts, but omitting the final result entirely.
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Iowa City Hospital
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Arthurine Foy
Becky Jensen
Lenise Middleton
Angela
Robyn Siegling
Sharon Englebrecht
Mary Willis
Metro High School
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Laura Chism
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Virginia Irwin
Black Womens Civic Organization
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Jane Boyd
Bernard Clayton
Jon Robinson
Linda Winston
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Michelle Bernard
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Slayton Thompson
Cedar Rapids Police Department
Brown Sugar
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Spencer Gifts
Iowa Connection
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Curiosity Shop
Linhouse
Lindale
Cleo Suter
Murray Hillsman
al McGee
Famous Amos
John Schloeman
Parks and Recreation Department
Churches
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Rotarians
Lions Club
Tom Braden
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Washington
Walter Mondale
New York Times
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Legal Services Corp
Harper’s Magazine
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Kinseys
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