Bradford endorsed in Cedar Rapids at large seat race
The Gazette endorses Richard Bradford in the Cedar Rapids at large school board contest. He faces challengers Becki Lynch and Daniel Oakley while others run unopposed in Iowa City races. Lynch brings education breadth but lacks specifics on Cedar Rapids issues. Oakley cites construction expertise but would face limits in policy impact.
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Rockwell Collins
Lynch
Daniel Oakley
Oakley
Affordable Electric
Melissa Kiliper-Ernst
Gayle Klouda
Aletia Morgan
Iowa City
Letters Endorse Cedar Rapids and Solon School Board Candidates
Two readers advocate for Richard Bradford in Cedar Rapids Community School District elections and praise Solon board member Joel Miller. Bradford’s local education involvement and integrity are highlighted, while Miller’s civil engineering background and frequent student engagement are lauded as drivers of progressive district change.
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Nancy Newkirk Solon
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Bradford and Miller Endorsements for Cedar Rapids Solon School Board
A letter praising Bradford for his tenure on the Cedar Rapids Community School District board and his prior civic work with WHEN highlights his preparation, collaboration, and problem solving. It also endorses Joel Miller for re election to the Solon school board, praising his six years of service, handling of administrative issues, space expansion, curriculum planning, student focus, leadership, honesty, and collaborative approach at board meetings.
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Media bias in Miller analysis sparks network hiring debate
The piece argues TV networks show liberal bias and should reexamine hiring former politicians as analysts. It cites Zell Miller's Republican convention speech, contrasts anchors Russert Matthews Stephanopoulos, and notes public skepticism about media objectivity.
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John Kerry
White House
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Kerry
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Jimmy Carter
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ABC
George Stephanopoulos
MSNBC
Joe Scarborough
Fox
Bill Kristol
Dan Quayle
George Will
Kristol
Scarborough
Will
Dan
Tom Brokaw
Peter Jennings
Network Honchos
Stephanopoulos
Matthews
Bradford for Cedar Rapids School Board Re-Election
A local voter notes that the Cedar Rapids school board needs experienced independent thinkers. Richard Bradford is praised for talking to people, seeking facts, and voting sensibly. Re elect Bradford to provide informed, thoughtful leadership amid a new superintendent and ongoing debates.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Bradford
Bradford
Bradford pledges time and energy for Cedar Rapids board
An educator and parent urges voters to consider qualities benefiting children in the Cedar Rapids School Board election after attending a candidate forum on Sept. 2. He emphasizes voting Tuesday to influence his children's education.
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Lori Ling
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