Cedar Rapids Kernels push plan for new 6500 seat stadium
Cedar Rapids Baseball Club advocates replacing Veterans Memorial Stadium with a 6500 seat ballpark near the existing site on the southwest athletic complex. The plan aims to blend 1920s charm with 21st century amenities, potentially boosting attendance and economic benefits while awaiting funding details.
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Wally Krause
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Gingrich under fire for Taiwan defense gaffe in China visit
In the Reagan era turmoil, Newt Gingrich upset China by saying the United States would defend Taiwan during an Easter trip. Critics say his assertion overstepped his role as House speaker and questioned his influence over a Republican House majority.
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Alexander Haig
Washington
Haig
U.S
House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Bill Clinton
al Gore
China
United States
Taiwan
Georgia
Clinton
House
Gore's China trip and Tiananmen echoes haunt campaign
The piece questions Al Gore's China visit and ties to Beijing tied to campaign fundraising claims. It contrasts Gore's past Tiananmen remarks with alleged political compromises and hints at potential shifts if campaign cash flows from polluters.
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al Gore
China
Tiananmen Square
Sen
Beijing
Senate
Gore
Eye laser options discussed for Eastern Iowa patients
Debi Kendall of Fox Eye Institute explains that Mercy Medical Center is not the sole provider of Excimer laser eye procedures in Iowa. Eastern Iowa patients have access to multiple sites including Cedar Rapids with Summit Excimer lasers, offering in-office or short hospital stay options depending on the surgeon.
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Rich Patterson
Mercy Medical Center
Sioux City
Des Moines
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Fox Eye Institute
Iowa
FDA
Debi Kendall
Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. All material may be edited and cannot be returned. Include writer's full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer every 30 days.
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Passion Play at First Assembly Praised for All-Around Excellence
Readers commend First Assembly for The Passion Play praising heavenly choir acting sound effects ushers parking attendants nursery staff and the new ticket seating system. The letter lauds the church’s welcoming atmosphere and hopes for future productions.
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First Assembly
City Council Criticizes Gazette for Biased Coverage
Opinion letter condemns The Gazette for bias and incomplete reporting on council spending and city deals. It argues past councils laid groundwork for technology, while current coverage omits true costs of the Parks Department lease and upcoming facilities and questions transparency in budgeting and operations.
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Parks Department
FedEx
C.R. City Hall
Gazette Letters Policy Note
The Gazette presents reader letters with no guaranteed accuracy or value judgment. Corrections or disagreements from other readers may be published in equal measure.
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Clarifying Illiterate Sheets and Time Labels
A discussion on illogical sheet labels and a.m. p.m. confusion. Readers debate best phrasing and clarity with examples about antecedents pronouns and Latin abbreviations aiding or hindering comprehension.
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