Youth led Mount Vernon skate park faces behavior concerns
The Gazette argues local youth who built and run Mount Vernon’s Under Hill Skate Park should lead fixes for noise swearing bullying drug dealing seen near the park. Mayor Elliott backs youth input via safety and parks committees to set rules and responsibility.
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Linn supervisors seek to add two more from outside Cedar Rapids
State Sen. Mary Lundby argues for a five-member Linn County Board elected by districts to assure rural and non Cedar Rapids representation. She notes open meetings concerns under a three-member board and cites Farm Bureau support for district elections to include Marion Hiawatha Robins and northern Linn County residents.
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Hamm gold medal questioned amid Olympic controversy
The Athens Olympics saw Paul Hamm win the men’s all around title but a judging scandal sparked calls to return the gold. The IOC demanded surrender while the USOC backed Hamm. General Mills drew fire for omitting Hamm on Wheaties boxes as Forbes named its CEO of the year, then reversed the choice.
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McCarran act era lessons warn against hostile immigration rules
Michael J. Ybarra argues that broad immigration bans like the McCarran Walter Act harmed the United States by detaining entrants and denying entry to notable figures. He references Carl Stevens and Truman era clashes over displacement and security, noting the act's repeal and lingering questions about safety versus liberty.
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