Congress approves veteran crisis prevention bill named for Iowan
The measure champions mental health training for Veterans Affairs staff, increased screenings, counseling and treatment for veterans. It honors Joshua Oming, an Army reservist from Grundy Center who died by suicide after Iraq service, with Iowa Senators Tom Harkin and Tom Latham as supporters.
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From Iraq to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Letters
Readers respond on Iraq policy and deer feeding, local council candidates, and traffic safety. The mix includes former officers statements on Iraq, endorsements for Monica Vernon, views on deer vehicle collisions, and critiques of local ordinances and enforcement.
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Question on sanctions and sports surprise prompts online poll
The message cites yesterday’s poll on sanctions against Iran with 292 votes and a new daily question asking if readers were surprised by the Hawkeye win, directing readers to GazetteOnline.com for voting.
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Resist intensive parenting and snack culture, Rosa Brooks argues
In a essaylike plea the Georgetown law professor urges parents to reclaim childhood by cutting activities and limiting overbearing parental rules. She cites shifts in women’s work and rising expectations as drivers of intensive parenting and calls for workplace flexibility and simpler family life.
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Food waste and a Cedar Rapids courthouse push outlined
University of Iowa students are urged to curb food waste through a Clean Your Plate Club amid annual waste near 360 tons. A Cedar Rapids federal courthouse project, started years ago, has $13 million spent with no Congress funding and total cost rising to 146 million, jeopardizing completion this decade. Weather notes October’s heavy rains delay harvest.
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