Iowa Fans Face Image Fallout Over Bain Controversy
The piece discusses how Iowa’s reputation suffered from the Jim Bain officiating incident at Purdue last March and ensuing backlash. It notes 7000 letters to the Big Ten, Bain’s lawsuits over Iowa City T shirts, canceled address due to threats, and criticism of overly hostile fan reactions.
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Jim Bain
Rangoon
Purdue University
Bain
Big Ten
Iowa City
Quad-Cities
Olson
Attorney general clarifies public access to crime details
Iowa officials must disclose the date time location and immediate facts of any criminal incident on request. The ruling rejects discretionary withholding and urges police cooperation with the press to inform the public and aid enforcement. Citizens gain timely knowledge, aiding vigilance and tip-off potential suspects.
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Iowa
Attorney General
U N General Assembly faces US pullout opportunity
The piece urges the United States to quit the General Assembly and its agencies over Israeli exclusion, arguing the UN body has become a facade for totalitarianism while suggesting retaining a Security Council seat with limited participation. It cites Congress support and a Reagan era stance, warning of broader Arab and Soviet-backed moves.
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General Assembly
United Nations
Congress
United States
U.N
Security Council
U.S
Critics debate CFR TC influence and White House conduct
A letter discusses Reagan's anger at Gary Arnold over Taiwan and CFR TC links. It calls for stronger conservative critique, questions media portrayal, and promotes John Birch Society events. It also urges bold art criticism and staged debates to spur Cedar Rapids cultural growth.
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White House
Reagan
Gary Arnold
Arnold
Taiwan
Council On Foreign Relations
Trilateral Commission
Local foods deserve a bigger share of Iowa groceries
The author argues that Iowa should buy more locally produced foods to keep dollars in state, reduce fuel costs, and support farmers. Citing Rodale’s Cornucopia Project, he notes one third of food dollars go to transportation and laments reliance on shipped in produce. Roadside stands and Cedar Rapids orchards illustrate local options.
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Yakima Valley
Iowa
Kazimour
Holland
Cedar Rapids
Robert Rodale
Organic Gardening Magazine
Rodale
Ontario
Native Center Director Cedar Rapids Background
Periodic observations invite thoughtful Eastern Iowans to share views. The Cedar Rapids nature center director, who has lived in Idaho, Alaska and Kansas, presents a background of diverse regional experience.
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Rich Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Nature Center
Idaho
Alaska
Kansas
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