10 May 2006

Screeners Trying to Keep the Skies Safe

By Lara Uselding
In reference to the commentary that was published on April 12, 2006, entitled “You Can Leave Your Hat on (and Your Shoes, Too!)”:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as part of the Aviation & Transportation Security Act signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. TSA’s mission is to protect the nation’s transportation systems by ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce. There are 43,000 Transportation Security Officers ensuring the safety of the traveling public at 450 commercial airports nationwide.


18 Apr 2006

Art Retches Forward

By No Author
In his interesting review of the Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition at Augustana, Steve Banks rightfully points out that this year's incarnation of the show is "unthemed" and thus more about "showcasing dynamic talent.
21 Mar 2006

More Support for RME

By No Author
I wholeheartedly agree with Ellis Kell regarding the positive aspects of the River Music Experience (RME). (See "In Support of RME," River Cities' Reader Issue 572, March 15-21, 2006.) Last year you kindly published my letter asking the RME not to let the music die.
14 Mar 2006

In Support of RME

By No Author
As a Quad Cities area musician, and one who is very proud to have been a part of the River Music Experience (RME) since its inception, I have to wonder how many of the folks who are saying RME is a "failure" have actually ever been here to see and/or hear some of the things I've been fortunate enough to witness.
07 Mar 2006

"The Harold Stassen of Scott County Politics"

By Administrator
I see by your February 15 issue that the Harold Stassen of Scott County politics, "Ole Hubcap" Rhomberg, has injected himself, à la that anachronism Jesse Jackson, into a tempest-in-a-teapot flap. (See "Cronyism Still Thrives in Scott County Government," River Cities' Reader Issue 568, February 15-21, 2006.
07 Feb 2006

Town-Hall Meeting Raised Awareness

By No Author
I am writing to you today in response to Jesse Virgil's coverage of the Working Families Win town-hall meeting at St. Ambrose on January 17. (See River Cities' Reader Issue 565, January 25-31, 2006.) I was present at the town-hall meeting, the purpose of which was to raise awareness and to engage citizens on various levels to push for a new economic direction for the state of Iowa.
24 Jan 2006

Davenport NAACP Opposes Alito

By Letter to Editor
As another concerned citizen of the Quad Cities and president of the Davenport Branch of the NAACP, I stand with and must reflect the national position in opposition to the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the United States Supreme Court.
17 Jan 2006

Alito Not in the Mainstream

By No Author
I am writing to express my opposition to the confirmation of Judge Alito to the United States Supreme Court. This is not because he is a conservative (as Justice O'Connor in fact was) but because he is not in the mainstream of American jurisprudence.
10 Jan 2006

Our Crumbling Democracy

By No Author
Our government was set up with the idea that people could govern themselves by each person having one vote. By voting we elect our representatives, be it the president, members of Congress, the mayor, an alderman, or a county supervisor.
27 Dec 2005

Resolve to Fight Predatory Lenders

By No Author
Want to do yourself and your family a favor this holiday season? Steer clear of car-title loans and related high-interest loan schemes. Need a good New Year's Resolution? Resolve to contact your state legislators and urge them to approve reforms to protect all Iowans from these high-interest loansharking schemes.

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