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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parents vital to kids’ emotional health

By Fritz Fuhas, Originally published in the Quad-City Times • November 9, 2009

During more than 30 years as a middle school counselor, one situation bothered me more than any other. I saw students sitting in the classroom unable to focus on learning because they were trying mentally...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don’t ignore experts’ research

From Gillian Zaharians Miller, Originally published in the Quad-City Times • November 9, 2009

Climate science is enormously complex, and irresponsible commentators like Patrick Buchanan (Oct. 17 Times column) hopelessly muddle the facts. Here are three red-flag arguments used by those who grossly...

EDITORIAL: $100 student surcharge has no place among Iowa university budget cuts

By the Quad-City Times Editorial Board • November 9, 2009

Iowa's state universities are reacting swiftly and comprehensively to the sadly predictable news of the state's revenue shortfall. When Iowans are making less and shopping less, the revenue derived from...