Linking kids with business excellence at Workplace Learning Center
The Grant Wood AEA region boosts Career Academy programs with Cedar Rapids Iowa City parishes and Xavier. Des Moines superintendents visit to learn and plan replication. Center partners include Kirkwood CC Iowa Workforce Development chambers of commerce and local business leaders.
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Iowa gaming boats rules sparks local debates and proposals
A letter argues non profit groups must secure a state gaming license and share profits with Cedar Rapids Linn County and others. It cites taxes 20 percent gross profits with state city county portions and Bets Off, plus local funding uses. The writer questions referendums and cites Davenport Riverboat Authority profits while denouncing opponents and speculating on docking site strategies.
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Morality by God vs fear and ignorance in gay rights debate
A guest column questions moral standards for gay marriage and abortion. It argues absolutes come from God, cites Richard Rorty and divine revelation, and contrasts preservation of religious law with secular freedoms. The author labels current leadership corrupt and urges action.
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Karla Goettel
Richard Rorty
Keith Burgh
Marion
Veterans groups teach pride and service
Veterans groups teach pride and service and urge younger veterans to join Ameri can Legions. The groups emphasize national service and encourage youth to stay involved, fostering patriotism and personal responsibility through community service and future leadership.
Bush economy debate hinges on job data and outsourcing
The piece argues unemployment figures mislead about the economy while noting outsourcing and small firms drive growth. It critiques critics of Bush, discusses discrepancies between jobless rates and profits, and urges evaluating broader data beyond jobless numbers. It questions reliability of household surveys and highlights the underground economy as a factor.
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Community guidelines for letters to the editor
The notice outlines rules for submitted letters: include daytime phone number and name, not anonymous, provide address in emails, allow up to 300 words, and limit one letter per writer every 30 days. It also states daytime phone numbers and addresses are not published. Online names are not sufficient identification.
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