Debate on teaching foreign languages in Iowa schools
The piece discusses Gov. Robert Ray and University of Iowa President Freedman urging broader foreign language study, noting Spanish, French, and German remain vital while Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese need attention. It argues real change requires systemic educational priorities, not only new courses, and cites Coe College figures Alexey Almasov and James B. Larkin.
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Robert Ray
University of Iowa
James Freedman
Gazette
State Board of Regents
Freedman
Europe
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Middle East
Haiti
United States
Iowa
U.S.A
Alexey Almasov
Coe College
Russia
Argentina
Pride versus chauvinism in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids writer confesses becoming a chauvinist and argues the city’s spirit reflects sui generis pride rooted in shared heritage and civic volunteerism. He cites Brucemore, the Paramount restoration, library, Art Museum, and United Way generosity as examples of local public service guiding a practical optimism through recession.
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Brucemore
Paramount
Library
Art Museum
Symphony
Cedar Rapids
United Way Alliance
Orthodontist Fees Draw Letter to Dr Young
A Des Moines reader complains about orthodontist costs citing a $75 consultation, $500 upfront, and a typical $1,900 final bill plus extra charges for X rays extractions and fillings billed by other dentists. The letter notes orthodontists charge for time expenses and profit and names James R Hopeus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Young
Des Moines
Senate tax on abortion sparks Christian refusal calls
A writer denounces a proposed U S Senate tax to fund abortion saying Christians must oppose using tax money to support baby killing and avoid complicity as accessories. The piece frames religious liberty and moral duty as reasons to resist taxation aligned with abortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Cedar Rapids scholar Louise Mc Cants leads Kirkwood arts dean
Periodic observations invite Eastern Iowans to share views on unlimited topics. Louise S. Mc Cants of Cedar Rapids serves as dean of arts and sciences at Kirkwood Community College. A mathematician and educator, she has worked in government and industry.
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Louise S. McCants
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
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Coe
C.R
United Way
St. Paul
Ette
Orthodontist
James R. Hopeus
East View Ave
Third Avenue S.E
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State of
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