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Editorial

It’s Beef Month in Iowa

May 9, 2008

Gov. Chet Culver has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in Iowa.

For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites.

It’s no secret that Americans have a love affair with beef. That’s been true for generations and the demand for this tasty and healthy product is on the rise — up about 15 percent in the last decade.

The passion for beef is widely shared in the Hawkeye State. It is the beef industry’s vital role in the state’s economy, however, that warrants special recognition.

The governor took note in his proclamation of some impressive facts about this important part of Iowa agriculture:

• Iowa had 4 million head of cattle as of Jan. 1, making it a major beef producing state.

• The beef industry adds $5.1 billion to the Iowa economy each year and provides jobs to almost 40,000 Iowans.

• Beef is a nutrient-rich food.

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Treason is never justified

May 8, 2008

The United States and Israel are among the closest allies in the world community. It is no exaggeration to suggest that without U.S.

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Generals must follow orders

May 7, 2008

Perhaps we missed something involving the chain of command in the U.S. armed services.

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Hamas gains a PR victory

May 6, 2008

We wonder if leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization congratulated themselves in advance on the propaganda victory they knew they could score when former President Jimmy Carter — against the advice of the U.S.

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TSA should stand firm

May 5, 2008

Once again, security screeners at the nation’s airports are being accused of “profiling” — that is, giving special attention to some people attempting to board planes because of their race, religion or ethnic origin.

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Fort Dodge Correctional Facility turns 10

May 4, 2008

When the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility began operations in 1998, the Hawkeye State got its first new prison in more than eight decades.

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