Biotechnology byproducts and safe disposal advances
The article discusses how basic science leads to biotech industry growth and the need for safeguards. It highlights the Biotechnology Byproducts Consortium in Iowa, involving Cedar Rapids, the University of Iowa, and Iowa State University, to study environmentally sound disposal and municipal water impacts while expanding biotech economic development.
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Earth
U.S. Department of Agriculture
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Biotechnology
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Don Canney
Buchanan and Robertson at Republican Convention Target Clinton Deferment
A letter from A.G. Fredricks of Marion criticizes Pat Buchanan and Pat Robertson for attacking Bill Clinton over his deferment while noting their own exemptions. The writer questions Bush family war service and credits debt shifts to party control, arguing Reagan era leadership was flawed.
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Bill Clinton
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
Pat Robertson
Korea
Robertson
George Bush
Vietnam
Reagan Bush
Congress
Meddling Voters in Mary Lundby’s District Highlight Summer Letter
William S. Doan condemns Mary Lundby for meddling in the race for Iowa House District 13. He portrays Phil Ladlie as unknown and notes his sparse voting record, urging Republicans to abstain from voting. The letter criticizes Lundby’s endorsement and laments parties’ influence on the election.
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Mary Lundby
Lundby
Fort Dodge Messenger
Rodney Halvorson
Phil Ladlie
Ladlie
Rep
Halvorson
Republican Party
Sen
Grassley
Branstad
Lightfoot
Iowa
William S. Doan
Fort Dodge
Adults must model sober behavior to curb youth drinking
Rosemary Thomson from Marion Drug Free Schools Consortium urges adults to end mixed signals on alcohol and press for tougher laws. She cites Oregon’s driving under the influence revocation as cutting juvenile arrests and warns a similar policy could save lives, including a recent 5 year old casualty.
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Oregon
Iowa
OWI
Rosemary Thomson
Marion Drug-Free Schools Consortium
10Th St
Silent march urged after fatal drunken driving crash
A Cedar Rapids notice recalls a 19-year-old college student killed by a drunk driver and a 17-year-old mother who will miss many firsts. It cites a 20-year-old silent march against drug and alcohol excess and calls for renewed civic action to curb fear after dark. Cathy Mayor, 415 24th St. NW.
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Cedar Rapids
Lloyd-Jones outlines universal health care plan for Iowa
Candidate Jean Lloyd-Jones pledges universal coverage for all Americans and aims to aid 220000 Iowa residents without insurance. The proposal promises affordable, quality care and to reduce tomorrow’s medical bill burden. The address listed is Jennifer Patel, 2035 Knollshire Rd NE.
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Jean Lloyd-Jones
U.S
Jennifer Patel
Knollshire Rd
Numbers on report cards lead to big leagues
Article argues college athletics undermine higher education with low graduation rates for black and white male athletes. Cites Chronicle of Higher Education survey showing NCAA Division I schools average under 30 percent graduation for black males and under 55 percent for white males. Provides figures for Big Eight, Big West and Western Athletic Conference.
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The
Chronicle of Higher Education
NCAA
The True Prospects of College Athletes in Professional Sports
A student athlete argues college athletics build unity and discipline yet few reach pro ranks. Citing NCAA data, the piece notes fewer than three in 100 senior college basketball players reach the NBA and NFL chances are even slimmer.
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Thomas Hill
University of Oklahoma
The
Chronicle
NBA
NFL
Coaches and colleges must demand true education for athletes
The piece argues coaches and administrators must prioritize academics over sports. It highlights Penn State under Joe Paterno, noting 89.7 percent of players graduated from 1970 to 1990, with many graduates becoming lawyers engineers and doctors, and 17 bowl victories since 1923. It calls for accountability and adherence to the school’s core mission.
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Joe Paterno
Nittany Lions
Penn State
Mental workouts and college roles for student athletes
The piece argues universities must require academics for traveling players while noting Kansas State's mandatory study sessions. It cites two K State players named to the Big Eight all academic team and questions whether pro pathways should rely on scorecards rather than college experience. It mentions Kate Sharrock a Northwestern senior interning at The Heritage Foundation.
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Kansas State
Right Carl Kane Snuck Advances in Common Usage Debate
A reader notes the shift from sneaked to snuck while others defend usage. The piece traces snuck from Civil War origins to modern dictionaries and jokes about spelling in promotional copy, including postal promotions and the phrase you have 2 ways to win.
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U.S. Postal Service
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the Gazette
God
Cal
Ekki
Buchanan and Robertson
White House
Reagan
Bush
A.G. Fredricks
S. Seventh St
Marion
Marion Drug-Free Schools
Cathy
24Th St. NW
Lloyd-Jones
Kate Sharrock
Northwestern University
Paterno
Medill School of Journalism
Evanston, Il
Heritage Foundation
Carl Kane
Linda Williams
Guttenberg
Linda
Snuck
Cal van Niewaal
Postal Service
ERAL
Democrat
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