Who killed Sadat
Anwar Sadat was assassinated on October 6 an event tied to the eighth anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. The piece cites Moslem Brotherhood elements plus the Independent Organization for the Liberation of Egypt with possible Libyan and Soviet support, and notes suspected involvement by others in the Egyptian army and possibly Saudi Arabia.
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United Way Challenge Highlights Local Giving Gap
Cedar Rapids Linn County trails Waterloo Dubuque and Des Moines in per capita giving and participation. The United Way aims for 2.35 million this year, a 17.3 percent rise, with a new giving guide to help individuals decide what they can afford.
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Black Hawk County
Community letter questions Social Security overpayments and aid
A reader thanks Cedar Rapids Cable TV for airing a church conference and criticizes Social Security and welfare practices. The letter cites a 900 dollar monthly payment to a married under 30 recipient and widowed beneficiaries with food stamps, arguing funds should go to the truly needy while others appear well off. The writer urges caseworkers to tighten oversight and reduce luxury cases.
Spank-Resistance Advocate Praises Dr Block’s Child Guidance
Letter from Katie Maas of 2017 Fruitland Boulevard SW defends Dr Block against spanking criticism. Maas urges alternatives to corporal punishment, arguing spanking harms self-image and increases future violence. She praises Block’s compassionate approach and calls for responsible parenting and problem solving.
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Katie Maas
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Iowa City Seeks Noise Control Ordinance
Iowa City faces a pervasive noise issue as residents complain about loud cars motorcycles and stereo systems in a city known for front porches and a lively university town. The City Council seeks a balanced solution with League of Iowa Municipalities help and public review before enacting a noise control ordinance.
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Iowa City
Nixon shadows mark of power echo in Reagan era
A column argues Nixon’s style of unilateral presidential power echoes in Reagan’s approach isolation from Congress secrecy in foreign and domestic policy and a drift toward expanded executive authority. It laments revived tolerance for bypassing checks and criticizes sympathy with Nixon’s image.
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Iowa City mayor and city council veteran Mary Neuhauer profile
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite readers to express views. Mary Neuhau ser of Iowa City, a University of Iowa law student, led the city as mayor in 1976 77 and has served on the City Council since 1975. She is vice president of the League of Iowa Municipalities.
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Iowa City
U of I
League of Iowa Municipalities
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