When quitting office becomes a necessity
Ellen Goodman argues that Madeleine Kunin's decision to leave Vermont politics reflects a broader malaise in American governance. She praises Kunin for long term vision on environment and children, notes the toll of public office, and suggests departure can restore candor and risk-taking in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
Madeleine Kunin
Vermont
New England
Kunin
Montpelier
Congress
Washington
Wet lobster shirt ties theft suspect to lobsters
Police charged 29 year old Earl Surette of Storm Lake with fifth degree theft after store security spotted him with three live lobsters. Officers found him at a nearby mall wearing a wet shirt covering the crustaceans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Earl Surette
Storm Lake
Surette
Corrections Page Note On Photo and Directory Errors
The Gazette corrects misidentifications and incorrect addresses from recent issues. It notes corrections for Dr William Yates study photo, Mount Mercy student Steven Grieb, and Easter week directory listings including New Testament Deliverance Church and Witwer Congregate Meal Site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U of I
William Yates
Sunday’s Gazette
Steven Grieb
Mount Mercy College
New Testament Deliverance Church
10Th Ave
Witwer
The
Gazette
Branstad Signs Handicapped Parking Bill in Iowa
Gov. Branstad signed a compromise measure increasing accessibility while scaling back required spaces from 4 percent to 2 percent in many areas. Cedar Rapids could grow from 31 to about 95 spaces if fully implemented, with local review committees and leasing options allowed. The law takes effect July 1 and includes a $25 fine for misuse of ID devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Eanee SE
Iowa
Cedars
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Jy Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Meyer
Senate
House
Branstad
Iowan trio in Arizona desert killing case appears in court
Samuel Knott 20 pleads not guilty to first degree murder kidnapping and theft in Phoenix for the March 9 killing of a 19 year old Washington state man near Sacaton Arizona. Tom Placzek 17 waives adult status. no date set. Jones 17 faces an April 26 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Muller
Johnson County
Arizona Desert
Samuel Knott
Iowa City
Knott
Phoenix
Ariz
Cheryl Hendrix
Iowa
Tom Placzek
Placzek
John Paul Hartley Jones
Washington State
Sacaton
Arizona
Texas
West Branch
Jones
Wellman
FitzGerald
7 foot alligator visits Spring Hill shop during sale
Ed Shea, a 43 year old shop owner in Spring Hill, said a 7 foot alligator wandered into his store while a customer fled in fear. The animal remained for about 20 minutes until wildlife officials arrived to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Fla
Ed Shea
Shea
Iowa Ranked 13th Healthiest State Overall in National Survey
A national environmental health survey ranks Iowa 13th overall, tying with North Dakota, but gives Iowa worst scores in two pesticide related categories. Vermont tops the list for healthiest conditions while Alabama is lowest. The study uses 35 factors from government data and notes regional differences with the Upper Midwest faring better than the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kreitlow
National Environmental Health Survey
Iowa
North Dakota
Institute For Southern Studies
Durham
N.C
Vermont
Alabama
Eric Bates
Southern Exposure
Upper Midwest
New England
South
Institute
Bates
University of Iowa
Burton Kross
Kross
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RRS
Goodman
Ellen Goodman
the Gazette
William
City Carton
Sixth St
42Nd
Council Streets
Mel Meyer
Cedar Rapids City
Leon Chambers
Don and
Shirl Gessn
Oakland
Lasswell
Phoy
1St Ave. SE Cedar Ra
FTD
Piersons West
Ellis Blvd
N.W
East
Center Pt. Rd
N.E
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