Emerald ash borer threat prompts Iowa action and vigilance
The Gazette urges property owners and groups to help curb emerald ash borer spread as experts consider possible cross into northeast Iowa. Since 2002 the pest has killed over 20 million ash trees in Michigan. infestations now reach 10 Eastern Iowa cities with extensive statewide ash tree populations. Officials map and inventory trees, culled stressed trees in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, and urge diversifying landscapes while reporting suspected infestations to city foresters, the DNR, or the Iowa Department of Agriculture.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Detroit
Michigan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
State Department of Natural Resources
Allamakee County
Paul Tauke
Patty Petersen
DNR
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Emerald Ashborer
Clearing misconceptions about embry onic stem cells
Letter writer argues embryos cannot become humans and condemns in vitro creation of excess embryos as immoral. He contrasts pro life views with liberal ideology, cites Cedar Rapids flood recovery, and criticizes media figures like Jonah Goldberg and references to Hillary: The Movie and Falwell v Hustler. The piece ends with Swisher editorial note by John Culbrett.
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Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Cedar Rapids
Hillary Clinton
Hustler
Larry Flynt
Supreme Court
Goldberg
Jerry Falwell
Falwell
Hillary
Fox News
Far Right
John Culbrett
Swisher
Spector verdict shows cycle of danger and complicity
Forewoman reveals humanity amid Spector verdict after Lana Clarkson’s death. Analysis notes recurring warnings ignored, enablers among acquaintances, and the systemic failings that allowed a dangerous man to harm others. Clarkson’s death underscored the stakes of challenging powerful abusers.
Gazette Opinion Page Editor Contact
The Gazette editorial staff lists Lyle Muller as editor and Jeff Tecklenburg as opinion page editor with other writers and executives named. The notice directs readers to contact the opinion page editor for letters and viewpoints.
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Dave Storey
the Gazette
Lyle Muller
Jeff Tecklenburg
Steve Buttry
Gazette invites public letters with guidelines
The Gazette welcomes letters addressing public issues and reserves editing rights. Include writer name, street address, and phone for verification. limit 250 words. No more than one letter per writer every 30 days. Mail to Mali Letters The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email editorial gazcomm com. The Gazette does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions. readers may request corrections or contradictions for publication.
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the Gazette
Mali
Cedar Rapids
Gazcomm.com
Morals vs War and same sex marriage clash in Iowa column
The Gazette column argues moral law is timeless while economic troubles pass, defending one man one woman marriage with biblical references and contrasting Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist and evangelical views. It condemns same sex marriage, urges repentance, and cites Rev. David Lingard of St. Andrew Lutheran in Van Horne.
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Jesus
Paul
Abraham
David
the Gazette
Steve Buttry
LCMS
Buttry
Moses
Peter
B.C
Iowa
David Lingard
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
van Horne
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Todd Dorman
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Beth DeBoom
Chuck Peters
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