Soldier Salvatore Giunta to receive Medal of Honor
The Gazette notes Army Spec Salvatore Giunta who helped wounded men during a 2007 Afghanistan ambush in Korengal Valley. President Obama announced he would become the first living Medal of Honor recipient since Vietnam, with Giunta now in Italy with his wife Jen.
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Iowa school board elections could move to November
Opinion argues shifting school board elections from September to November general elections would boost turnout and engagement. Cites long history of low September participation in Linn and Johnson counties and potential cost savings. urges lawmakers to act to increase influence over local tax decisions.
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Engagement ring found at Sesquicentennial event
A Cedar Rapids reader recounts losing a engagement ring at the Spillville Sesqui centennial celebration and later finding it at the information booth with no name given. The note praises a good samaritan and reflects gratitude for honest help.
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Marjorie Pace
Cedar Rapids
Conspiracy Theorists Should Leave 9 11 Alone Opinion Letter
A reader objects to a Sept 11 guest column titled Evidence contradicts 9/11 crimes. The letter criticizes the piece for relying on suspicions rather than evidence and questions the Gazette editors for publishing it.
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Fidelis Deathbed Confession and 9 11 Theorizing
William Houser of Marion argues against 9/11 conspiracy claims by fringe elements. He asserts that journalists should apply rigorous standards and that the public accepts official findings, urging sources to help grieving families find closure.
Controlling Iowa City Football Crowds Call for Decorum
Reader urges strict crowd control at Iowa City games, condemning vulgar shirts and street sellers. He applauds university efforts to curb underage drinking and calls for signs banning obscene attire and enforcement to foster a family atmosphere.
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Iowa
Iowa State
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Beck denounces Obama as heretic amid race discourse
The piece argues Glenn Beck shifts from calling Obama racist to a heretic, linking liberation theology to social justice and poverty alleviation. It notes Beck’s persuasive influence in Middle America while urging progress over reaction during the recession.
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Great Iowa debate between Culver and Branstad in Sioux City
A lively exchange features Gov. Culver and former Gov. Branstad trading bold claims on I-JOBS, budget tightening, and tax policy. Branstad jokes about a past poker game while Culver defends a balanced budget and mentions recession responses.
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