Editorial on check-bouncing in U S House and uneven disclosures
The piece argues the bank check abuses in Congress are more symbolic than fiscal, noting most losses were covered by colleagues. It cites check-kiting probes led by Malcolm R Wilkey, urges prosecution for some, and criticizes slowness and inconsistency in member notifications highlighted by Iowa cases involving Neil Smith, Dave Nagle, and Jim Ross Lightfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
House of Representatives
Congress
Malcolm R. Wilkey
Wilkey
Iowa
Neil Smith
Dave Nagle
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Lightfoot
State by state test score comparisons deserve caution
Iowa teachers face salary gaps as ACT and SAT scores reflect socioeconomic factors. Iowa State Education Association cites regional rivals Wisconsin and Minnesota with higher averages, yet Cedar Rapids shows a higher local average. The piece argues state rankings distort living costs and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fors
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa State Education Association
Bill Sherman
Sherman
Teachers Union
California
Cedar Rapids
Educa
Silent Spring at 30 A Reassessment of Carson's Legacy
Hynes argues Carson's Silent Spring remains vital as pesticide use expands. She notes rising production since 1962, widespread pesticide presence in wells, farmworker illness, and insect resistance, urging ecology centered agriculture and renewed policy attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Patricia Hynes
Rachel Carson
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
California
Carson
Massachusetts
Plymouth County
Olga Owens
Washington
Agri-Chemical Industry
Kennedy
Science Advisory Committee
New York Times
Paul H. Mueller
United States
MIT
The
Los Angeles Times
More Government Or More Freedom In Elections
A column argues that elected officials at federal and state levels push higher spending and taxes, reducing individual freedoms. It warns against socialism and urges voters to resist candidates who promise government as the solution, noting tax burdens and lost freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Des Moines
Iowa
Summer Youth Coalition offers safe summer across two schools
In ten weeks 700 plus youths used Metro High and Johnson Elementary playgrounds for basketball kickball arts and crafts and socializing. United Way of East Central Iowa funded the effort led by Rick David with support from many partners including Foundation II ASAC Family Service Agency and Cedar Rapids police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro High
Johnson
United Way of
East Central
Iowa
Rick David
United Way
Kerry Helvey
Iowa Today
Foundation II
Area Substance Abuse Council
ASAC
Family Service Agency
Metro Senior High School
Johnson Elementary
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission and Police Department
Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association
Jtpa and
Safe Coalition
Unity Ministers’ Alliance
D. Scott Miller
12Th Ave
ERA language would redefine law to gender neutral terms
Christine Manning argues that ERA wording would force legal changes abolishing sex distinctions such as mother and father and husband and wife. She cites the need to replace with parent and spouse, enabling same sex marriage and adoption, and references Yale Law Journal Review and CRS briefs as support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Yale Law Journal Review
Congressional Research Service Brief
Hurricane relief for Florida pets prompts donations
A plea from Dade County Animal Services seeks help for 30 000 sheltered and 50 000 roaming homeless animals after a hurricane. Donations, including $1 food gifts, are requested to feed the pets and aid rehoming efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Humane Shelter
Dade County Animal Trust Fund
Dade County Animal Services
N.W. 74Th St
Miami
Fla
Democrat's letter backs Grassley amid Iowa race
A Johnson County reader from Iowa City urges voters to support incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley over challenger Jean Lloyd-Jones. The writer cites Lloyd-Jones focusing on publicity, not policy, and references Iowa politics and a financial scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Johnson
Chuck Grassley
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Iowa
Senate
Grassley
Sen. Grassley
Washington High Band Practice Gets Under Way
Don Blocker writes in support of Washington High School band practice starting before school opens. He greets late summer rehearals and urges safety for pedestrians in crosswalks while praising students who devote hours to honing their skills. He closes with encouragement to keep the drummers drumming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Don Blocker
First Ave
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Publication
A concise guide on submitting letters to the editor outlines required elements such as author name street address and signature. It notes that letters should avoid anonymity, discuss issues and events rather than personal matters, limit to 300 words, and restrict one letter per writer every 30 days. It also mentions editorial shortening and authentication via a phone number.
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J.P. Hladky Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky UI
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Russia
East Germany
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Christine Manning
Boston Way
Coralville
Lloyd-Jones
Carlos Trevino
E. Market St
Iowa City
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