Conroy the Writers' Workshop Leader Dies at 69
The Gazette profiles Gonroy Conroy a 69-year-old who led the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop for 18 years. He inspired by demanding high standards while mentoring students and shaping many emerging writers through a rigorous, exacting approach.
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Charter Commission Final Report Ends Five Month Work
Cedar Rapids public service volunteers completed a five month effort delivering a final report to the City Council and disbanding. The group laid out a thoughtful alternative for the citys government as voters prepare to decide in June.
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Grumpy Cedar Rapids Letter Praises Founders and God
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for God's moral framework behind U S law, criticizes lawyers in government, and urges conservative common sense. He warns life terms for criminals and appeals to public courage, endorsing a plan with city property involved.
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Charles Goodell
Cedar Rapids
Robert Bates
Cedar Rapids considers indoor outdoor educational zoo plan
A Cedar Rapids proposal urges public backing for a major southeast city expansion titled Americas Indoor Outdoor Educational Zoo. It envisions five continental zones, uses Mount Trashmore, and links to a 12th Avenue Oasis hotel complex and Fifth Street strip mall, with road, dam, fishing, camping and bike paths to boost jobs and regional tourism. The plan ties to the Technology Corridor and Amanas Coralville entertainment.
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Cedar Rapids Charter Vote Forefronts Council Manager Model
The Cedar Rapids Charter Commission, with 15 diverse members led by Len Hadley, recommends a council-manager form to address citizen representation concerns. The plan expands the council to nine members with five districts, allows part-time service, and hires a city manager to run daily operations while the council sets policy.
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Len Hadley
Harsher treatment urged for Iowa sex offenders
A reader column argues Iowa sex offenders receive too little punishment with long delays before court action and short sentences. The writer advocates lifelong imprisonment and even tattooing offenders to deter recidivism.
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Iowa
Bush will share simple truth headlineAnalysis
Opinion excerpt criticizes The Gazette editorial stance on Social Security reform. The author disputes Bush rhetoric and argues for a fuller public debate. References to personal accounts and administration propaganda appear as points of contention.
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U S Critique of Global Role and Domestic Struggles
A critical, opinionated list argues the United States misprioritizes abroad while facing domestic crises such as crowded jails, drug abuse, unemployment, unaffordable healthcare, and mounting debt. It questions moral authority and calls for reflection on national shortcomings and priorities.
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