Debate over arming Iowa campus police faces vote
The Gazette notes university panels favor arming campus officers amid safety concerns after Virginia Tech. UI and ISU faculty weigh in as the Board of Regents will review presidents’ recommendations, with prior Tasers and past weapon policies cited.
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Cedar Rapids community debates Twin Pines sale and Laverty bid
A letter argues against selling Twin Pines Golf Course citing high green fees and lack of open discussion. It endorses Cedar Rapids school board candidate John Laverty, highlighting his focus on district budget transparency, school safety, parent partnerships, and redistricting reviews.
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Pros and Cons of Recruiting Site Rankings for Athletes
The piece weighs Rivals com and Scout com rating of college prospects, noting potential biases, the influence on players and schools, and the limits of online rankings in predicting college success. It argues for viewing rankings as one of multiple signals rather than definitive judgments.
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Scout.com
Cedar Rapids weighs move to Intermodal Transit Facility
A reader letter from Terry Van Gilder in Marion argues against relocating the Cedar Rapids city bus station to a proposed Intermodal Transit Facility. He cites cost, maintenance, and waste concerns, urging preservation of existing Ground Transportation Center and Roosevelt building while noting a lack of majority tax support.
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Time to Trim Tubby Torsos Across America
A reader reflecting on rising adult obesity rates finds that 31 states show higher obesity levels based on BMI. The South leads, Mississippi tops the list, while Colorado stays lean. The piece links food culture, class, and marketing to weight gain and urges gov ernment action and healthier school meals.
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