Clutter Critique by Howard Mansfield on Modern Life
Howard Mansfield argues modern life is defined by excessive clutter from homes to offices. He cites storage space, rising screen time, and pervasive consumerism, urging simple decluttering to reclaim personal and family time and a meaningful self.
What will you build and fix in local elections
A compendium of opinions questions about candidates asks what they will add and fix to move communities forward. It contrasts thrift with ambitious projects and cites Cedar Rapids and New Hampshire as backdrop while urging action over stagnation.
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Airsoft case in Virginia Beach ends with three suspensions
Three seventh graders in Virginia Beach were suspended for the rest of the year after a police-aided investigation into airsoft play on private property near a bus stop. A disciplinary panel voted unanimously to sustain the suspensions with a review set for Jan. 27.
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Coralville candidates urged to stay clean amid city debt debate
The Gazette reports Coralville candidates face potential outside influence as Polk County operative Don McDowell and a local Citizens for Responsible Growth group recruited hopefuls. One candidate recalls a $20000 offer, though McDowell denies it. The piece urges fair, issue focused campaigns ahead of Election Day.
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