City forms task force to curb violence against women
Iowa City voters back a council resolution creating a task force to address a string of assaults on women near downtown over 14 months. The group must produce recommendations by April including a neighborhood patrol, public education, police resources, street lighting review, and a permanent coalition linking victim services and prevention efforts.
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Character Counts in Iowa shapes youth and work culture
The program from the Institute for Character Development at Drake University promotes six pillars trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness caring citizenship to build character. Since 1997 it has influenced thousands of students in about 900 schools, trained 20000 educators and leaders, and spread to workplaces and communities across Iowa.
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Linn County Supervisors consider Plan G map for five districts
Yesterday's results show debate over approving Plan G for five voting districts with opposition suggesting Plan D as alternative while supporters urge approval and rework. The note records local political framing and call for another review.
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Iowa City readers debate safety rules and underage drinking
Letters discuss road safety and truck driver standards versus cars, and the Iowa City 21-only ordinance addressing underage drinking. Supporters cite health and safety benefits with bar owners seen as opposing financial motives, while health professionals urge action for a safer community.
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Government run health care debate framed by veto fight
The piece discusses Medicare SCHIP expansion and the 2000s political clash over government run health care. It cites Senator Breaux and President Bush arguing about the program and its impact on private insurers, highlighting bipartisan support for SCHIP coverage for millions of children and questions about eligibility and funding.
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