Kernels Open Home Schedule As Stadium Upgrades Loom
The Cedar Rapids Kernels host the Quad City River Bandits at Veterans Memorial Stadium in a 2 p.m. opener under new manager Garry Templeton. The piece notes the need to modernize the 50 year old ballpark and discusses reduced free nights, sponsorships, and the balance between fan giveaways and quality baseball.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average set to hit ten thousand soon
Analysts flag continued Dow surge as optimism mounts about a low inflation expansion. Boomers' rising stock ownership and 401(k) participation are cited as protective factors, while experts warn a future market correction remains possible amid earnings normalization.
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Letters to the Gazette on guns and tragedy
Richard Lacina of North English argues guns are not the cause of the Arkansas school yard murders and defends private gun ownership. Wilson Swarts of Cedar Rapids counters by likening gun control to liberal radicals and urges a Japan-style gunless society.
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New stadium tops Cedar Rapids sales tax projects list
A Cedar Rapids writer advocates a new Veterans Memorial Stadium as part of nine local option sales tax projects. He cites crowd needs, parking and comfort issues, supports removing the zoo from funding, and notes the stadium as a lasting community asset evident in his son’s excitement at games.
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Gazette letter submission policy in brief
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number but only name and hometown will be published. Submissions can be mailed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email.
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Clarification sought on lottery coupon claims by church lobbyist
Iowa Lottery public information manager Joseph Hrdlicka counters claims from Carlos Jayne of United Methodist Church of Iowa about Cash 4 Life coupons. He says coupons must be redeemed at retailers and cannot be mailed from players homes, with clear minor restrictions shown on the coupon. The Gazette is urged to verify facts with the Lottery before publishing.
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Job Fair Highlights Why People Seek Work in Iowa City
Gazette coverage notes employers want more workers at the Iowa City Job Expo while officials surprised by turnout. Attendees include a B S from Iowa State and an M A from the University of Iowa, both unemployed and finding mainly low wage or temporary roles. Labor argues for better, more rewarding opportunities locally. Tom Simon Mount Vernon.
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Passion Play Impresses Cedar Rapids Audience
First Assembly of God Church staged The Passion Play inviting Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. The production featured strong role playing with a standout portrayal of Jesus by a young actor, drawing praise for an engaging and enjoyable evening.
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The Journey is the Destination at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
An exhibition of Dan Eldon’s page proofs journals and photographs titled The Journey is the Destination runs at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art through May 31. The display features 17 journals, three dimensional elements, and Eldon’s expressive imagery alongside curator notes by Kathy Eldon and insights from Norma Cutsforth.
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