Returning veterans deserve a job after military service
The Gazette argues for targeted veteran reemployment with enhanced training and employer collaboration. It notes 16.4 percent unemployment among Iowa National Guardsmen returning from Afghanistan and cites national veteran unemployment at 11.5 percent. It criticizes tax credits as ineffective and supports programs like Workforce Development Veteran Employment Services and the Hiring Our Heroes event to bridge skills gaps and support reintegration.
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Iowa
Afghanistan
Iraq
Barack Obama
Velopment
U.S. Department of Labor
Veteran Employment Services Department
Department of Labor
Democracy Crises and The Strain on Older Voters
The author argues representative democracy fosters chaos and an economic mess threatening the middle class. He cites political division around Obama and GOP aims, noting older citizens hoard retirement funds amid fears over Social Security and Medicare, and calls for renewed security to restore confidence.
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Alaska
Iowa
Barack Obama
Mitch McConnell
Obama
America
John
Laverty Seeks Re election to Cedar Rapids School Board
Retired educator endorses John Laverty for Cedar Rapids school board, praising his focus on academic success for all students and inclusive efforts to support African American students. Endorsement notes Laverty’s collaboration with community stakeholders and commitment to addressing poverty homelessness and other challenges to ensure quality education.
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John Laverty
Laverty
The
Academy For
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Kids
Cedar Rapids
Americans Elect outlined as independent presidential route
A proposal claims Americans can nominate and elect a president outside traditional parties using social media. The message suggests researching the idea under the term Americans Elect and mentions Tracy Anderson from Kalona.
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Google
Tracy Anderson
Kalona
Parenting vs police over a child bike ride in Tennessee
A Tennessee mother Teresa Tryon faced police confrontation and potential child neglect charges after allowing her 10 year old daughter to bike to school on quiet streets. She had the girl complete a bike safety class and reported passing eight cars that day.
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Tennessee
Teresa Tryon
Child Protective Services
Tryon
Vote to Make Me Eat My Words on Local School Board Election
In a column urging turnout, the writer notes historically low participation in local school board races and highlights competitive contests in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Marion. Readers are urged to research candidates online and vote on Tuesday to influence education policy and school funding.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Marion
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