Pear of immigrants and sharks in a fall MMU forum
Dennis Dew discusses how vivid immigrant crime stories shape perceptions through the availability heuristic and classical conditioning. He notes most immigrants do not commit violence and invites the public to join a free forum at Mount Mercy University titled Fear of an Immigrant Nation.
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San Francisco
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Mexico
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Flaherty
MMU
Taxpayers Foot Bill After Cedar Rapids School Scandal
Community letter condemns a Cedar Rapids school case where a substitute teacher had sex with a student and three administrators retire with a $350,000 bonus. The writer argues taxpayers cover losses and question compensation for incompetence.
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Cedar Rapids
What Monica Vernon Stands For in Iowa Race
Iowa reader questions Monica Vernon's political stance amid history as a Republican into Democrat caucus activity. The letter contrasts Vernon with Rod Blum, seeking an independent voice and integrity.
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Monica Vernon
Vernon
Rod Blum
James Smetzer
Marion
Week in politics underlines Clinton Trump Johnson clash
Kathleen Parker notes a NBC Forum test in which Clinton shows knowledge and deceit, Trump offers little substance, and Johnson delivers odd quips. She critiques both campaigns as the 9/11 anniversary looms and mocks the candidates' evolving positions on Iraq and war.
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Mike Barnicle
Aleppo
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Johnson
Romney
Iowa Farm Bureau weighs water funding and tax options
The Iowa Farm Bureau signals openness to a permanent funding source for water quality, financed by reprioritized existing revenue and new sources, but resists a 0.375 cent sales tax and urges spending primarily on voluntary fertilizer runoff goals for farmers. The debate centers on how to fund and allocate new money while balancing conservation, agricultural interests, and public accountability.
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Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
Farm Bureau
Federation
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