Radon in Iowa Schools Needs Testing and Mitigation
The Gazette editorial argues all Iowa counties have high radon potential and many homes show elevated levels. It urges mandatory school testing, funding options, and state actions to protect students and staff from long term radon exposure.
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Iowa
Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa Association of School Boards
Bruce Braley
American Cancer Society
Radon Coalition
Readers Seek Bold Non Smoking Casino in Cedar Rapids
A reader argues for a groundbreaking fully non smoking casino in Cedar Rapids to stand out from existing casinos. He recalls a past reunion held in a non smoking area and laments smoke drifting in. Glen Hankemeier Marion.
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Cedar Rapids
Glen Hankemeier
Marion
Casino greed and fear in Cedar Rapids debate
A Gazette front page discusses a Cedar Rapids casino proposal framed by critics as greed and risk to existing venues. Proponents claim 360 jobs and 200 million in revenue in ten years while opponents warn of cannibalized profits and moral concerns.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
China
Mexico
India
Willems Addresses Iowa Job Outlook at Voters Forum
Nate Willems and Dan Zumbach answered questions at a League of Women Voters forum in Central City on Sept. 25. Willems stressed keeping education ahead of growth as homes enable remote work, aiming to motivate young Iowans to stay in state.
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League of Women Voters Forum
Central City
Nate Willems
Dan Zumbach
Willems
Iowa
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Malala Yousafzai Survives Taliban Attack and Inspires Fight for Education
Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl targeted by the Taliban for advocating girls education, survived a head wound and became a global symbol for female schooling. Her story highlights dangers of oppression, the value of microlending for women, and the shift from medical to political activism in her ideal of service to Pakistan.
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Malala Yousafzai
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Taliban
Afghanistan
Swat Valley
Pakistan
Vote to Protect Women Against Romney Ryan Health Plans
Jill June of Planned Parenthood Heartland argues Romney and Ryan would end funding for Planned Parenthood, repeal ObamaCare, and restrict birth control. She warns 10,000 women in Iowa could lose access, noting Planned Parenthood provides preventive, affordable care in rural areas and rural underserved communities.
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Paul Ryan
United States
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
Ryan
Barack Obama
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