Iowa boards weigh academics in high school sports rules
Editorial argues no pass no play proposals raise standards to a 2.0 GPA for athletic eligibility. It notes Davenport already enforces a C average and cites concerns for minority students, while stressing benefits of academics, aging population needs, and potential employer tie‑ins to grades.
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Iowa Board of Education
Iowa
Texas
Iowa Board
Davenport
America
U.S
State Board
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Wall Street Journal quote on Neal Smith described as an Iowa plow mule
The piece notes a 1994 Wall Street Journal depiction of U S Representative Neal Smith as enduring and stubborn like an Iowa plow mule. It reflects on the battle for the 4th District seat and the rarity of such vivid rural imagery in modern political coverage.
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Wall Street Journal
U.S
Neal Smith
D Lowa
Iowa
Shore
Gridlock defenders defend your liberty vote Republican
Liberal pundits accuse Republicans of gridlock yet voters tilt toward GOP. David B Levenstam argues Republicans, despite minority status, protected liberty by blocking Clinton's budget, crime bill, and taxation plans, while advancing NAFTA and independent investigation.
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David B. Levenstam
Bill Clinton
Congress
Clinton
George Bush
Senate
Tom Harkin
Iowa
FCC
Washington
FBI
NAFTA
James Brady
ACLU
Rush Limbaugh likened to a troublesome pet elephant
A liberal reader comments on Rush Limbaugh's Oct 12 column, arguing his rhetoric is dangerous and divisive. The writer recalls a friend facing six figure medical bills and likens liberals and conservatives in pursuit of national consensus to tolerating a disruptive pet elephant.
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Rush Limbaugh
Rush
Limbaugh
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
Doing business in Iowa upkeep standards sparked by letters
Martin A. Diaz of Iowa City responds to a letter about verdicts in the Canterbury Inn and Nash Finch cases. He argues these rulings show Iowa prohibits privacy violations and discriminatory workplace conduct and that jurors decide verdicts by conscience, not leniency, sending a warning to businesses operating in Iowa.
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Nash Finch
Iowa
Campbell Faces Criticism Over Education Policy Remarks
Betty Sorden of South English questions media coverage after Bonnie Campbell, amid ISEA teachers group, pledges no input from conservative Christians on Iowa education policy if elected governor. She argues the remark insults Christians and probes why minorities and other groups would not trigger similar outcry.
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Bonnie Campbell
ISEA
Iowa
Betty Sorden
Let Crime’s Enormity Drive Adult Court Decisions
A discussion questions whether youth should be tried as adults based on crime severity rather than age. The idea considers a legal framework where enormity of the offense dictates adult jurisdiction, possibly gaining perspective from officials and lawmakers.
Ken Fearing Seeks Johnson County Supervisor Seat
Mount Vernon resident Larry Zenor endorses Ken Fearing for Johnson County supervisor. He highlights Fearing’s record of achievement in education, manufacturing, marketing, and military service, praising honesty, work ethic, accountability, and forward planning. He urges voters to look beyond party lines and vote for Fearing.
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Johnson County
Ken Fearing
Ken
Larry Zenor
Mount Vernon
Gazette writes call for letters to editor guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns addressing public issues. Not all columns are printed. material may be edited and cannot be returned. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not published. Letters limited to 300 words. one per writer every 30 days.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette Net
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