Ashes and Cremains Laws and Customs Across States
A wide overview examines how cremains are stored disposed of and scattered across the United States. It covers state rules on keeping ashes duration and disposal options incl cremation gardens space burial and public scattering as well as church and park service policies and notable cases from Louisiana Iowa and beyond.
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Jeremy DeBlieux
New Orleans
DeBlieux
Xavier Cronin
Jeremy
Louisiana
Iowa
Outer Space
Gene Roddenberry
Moon
Gene Shoemaker
Eternal Reefs, Inc
John F. Kennedy Jr
Church of England
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
National Park Service
NPS
Disney World
Pebble Beach
New York
Wrigley Field
Alexandra Alger
Forbes
Kenneth Iverson
M.D
Letters to the Gazette critique of Iowa Child project
A reader derides the Eastern Iowa plan called Iowa Child as a tourism ploy and argues for preserving Iowa's natural habitat. They advocate smaller, homegrown projects and criticise funding for a rain forest museum with a school and hotel, urging support for local gardens instead.
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Iowa
the Gazette
Lowa
Cedar Rapids
Hobson's choice and the puzzle of councilor
An Iowa City reader asks about the phrase Hobson's choice and its 400 year history. The piece contrasts taking the offered option or nothing with the term and explores the correct usage of councilor versus counselor.
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Hobson
Burton Loupee
Iowa City
Don’t Penalize Extra for Attacking Referees
The Gazette urges federal and state action to curb assaults on sports officials. NASO with about 20 000 members publishes Referee and notes parents and fans cross lines. Officials teach Golden Rule and non retaliation while urging safe event environments and orderly conduct.
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the Gazette
Iowa
National Association of Sports Officials
NASO
Referee
Gazette invites reader letters and columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business topics. Submissions must include writer name signature full address and daytime phone. No anonymous letters. limit 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. column length advised at 700 words or fewer. Mailing address FAX and email provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Citizens urge fair study of Highway 100 plans for Linn County
A letter from Linn County residents urges Cedar Rapids planners and IDOT to adopt interchange options that protect homes and businesses, citing the Holland Orchard landmark and eight published options. The writer insists on a north and west bypass route to relieve congestion and preserve affected properties.
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Cedar Rapids
Benefield
IDOT
P.O
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Planning Commission
Iowa Department of Transportation
Holland Orchard
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Planning
Planning Commission
Brad DeBrower
Lindale
Northland Drive
Collins Road
Mount Vernon Road takings sparking council taping cut
Speaker at March 1 Cedar Rapids council meeting alleges unequal compensation for land taken for Mount Vernon Road widening and loss of driveway access. He claims property purchases, demolitions, and legal fees funded by taxes, noting two other presentations were cut and demanding air time and accountability.
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Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
Clancey
Thomas
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Dictionary of Words and Phrases
Carl Kane
Free Lance
Wayne Martin
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