Modest Tuition Hikes Face Regents Debate in Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Regents weighs tuition boosts for the three state universities in Cedar Falls with staff proposing 3.8 percent and a students group urging 3 percent. Declining enrollments reduce UI and ISU revenue forecasts, UNI may set a new record. editors urge cost control and program consolidation to maintain access and quality.
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Iowa
State Board of Regents
Cedar Falls
Ames
ISU
Cedar Rapids weighs private recycling role in curbside waste
Citizens urge clear language from city officials to allow Home Metal Recyclers and other private enterprises back into waste collection. They warn against broad bans while emphasizing service to Cedar Rapids residents and potential city savings from private recycling.
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Cedar Rapids
NEA funding amid pork barrelling protests and cronyism
The article accuses the NEA of tax-funded graft and cronyism as insiders divide a $171 million annual pot. It cites two thirds of panelists tied to funded groups, conflicts of interest, and high salaries, with examples including Annie Sprinkle and Kitchen Theater linked grants.
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NEA
Annie Sprinkle
The
Kitchen Theater
Barbara Tsumagari
Tsumagari
the Kitchen
Karen Finley
Sprinkle
Jerry Hunt
Finley
the Kitchen Theater
Franklin Furnace
Artists Space
New York State Council On the Arts
Letters to the Gazette on Judge Souter qualification
A reader urges fair confirmation of Supreme Court nominee David Souter arguing the process should judge his qualifications not liberal views. The letter praises Souter as thoughtful and diplomatic and contends Molly Yard should not speak for all women.
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Supreme Court
David Uter
Souter
Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative Branch
Brennan
Sen
Joseph Biden
Biden
The
Molly Yard
National Organization of Women
United States
Misguided view on abortion ethics and harms
The writer denounces abortion and fetal tissue in harsh terms, arguing conception starts with fertilization and condemning procedures as brutal. They question compassion in permitting abortion and urge birth control and sex education as alternatives.
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Planned Parenthood
Lawmakers' Pay Raise Controversy Cites Harkin and Tauke
Betsee Dougherty urges voters to consider integrity after Sen. Tom Harkin returned his congressional pay raise while Rep. Tom Tauke kept the money. She questions the fitness of Tauke to represent the state.
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Rep
Tom Tauke
Sen
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Tauke
Betsee Dougherty
First Ave
Readers' Letters Notice From The Gazette
Printing readers letters acknowledges the information offered without vouching for accuracy or implying value judgments about the opinions expressed. The Gazette presents the letters as non endorsing by the publication.
Soldier letter critiques political figures over Gulf issue and S&L scandal
Garry De Young in Spencer cautions against using war memories to excuse actions by Jerry Elsen on the Persian Gulf. He references World War II battle stars and Korean action, noting family military service and expressing fear for a daughter’s safety and the S&L scandal involving George Bush.
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Gerald Baker
Jerry Elsen
Persian Gulf
Elsen
George Bush
S&l
Garry de Young
Spencer
Inmates Challenge Smoking Policy at Linn County Prison
Jeff Senter and 11 others from Cellblock D protest the 90 minute daily smoking limit, arguing hypocrisy in state and federal anti smoking campaigns while allowing taxed tobacco use limited to three times daily. They urge attention to what they call illegal taxation and representational issues.
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Linn County Correctional Center
America
Jeff Senter
Air power can end Iraq’s war capability say analyst
William Gorman argues air power alone can decisive end Iraq’s ability to wage war in the Middle East and that tank and infantry battles are unnecessary. He offers no date or location beyond his name and address.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
William Gorman
First Ave
Right carL KANE Citizen soldier and misplaced plow
A reader notes redundancy in referring to a “pair of twins” as four individuals and cites a news photo caption with twins both five. The piece also recalls the Iowa Code seal showing a citizen soldier with a plow and discusses writing habits becoming targets of correction.
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Carl Kane
Alan DuVal
Mount Vernon
Ernie Miller
Marion
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