Iowa eyes rehabilitation amid jail build boom
Editorial notes Walter Saur on 20 years guiding Iowa parole and warns the pendulum may have swung too far toward incarceration. It cites rising prison construction, overcrowding especially for women, and proposals for small rehab-focused facilities and alternative sanctions like restitution and electronic monitoring.
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Walter Saur
Oelwein
State Board of Parole
Iowa Penal System
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Mitchellville
Associated Press
Saur
Gary Hinzman
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Hinzman
the Gazette
State
Terry Branstad
Boomers Converge Toward Maturity Reshaping Culture
After decades of self indulgence baby boomers show signs of maturing driving a shift in political and cultural life. Analysts credit a center of gravity move in values and spirituality, with moral influence seen in lower crime and higher marriage rates. Conservative strategy may shift from Washington to churches and community action.
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David B. Wolfe
Reston
America
Wolfe
PCG
Washington
Beltway
Clinton tactics spark furious letter to the Gazette
In a Cedar Rapids reply, Ray Calef from Iowa City accuses the Clintons of destroying evidence and wielding fear to silence critics. He argues Starr should have pursued actions, cites Watergate era scandals, and denounces partisan "vast right wing" conspiracy theories.
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Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Starr
Clintons
Paula Jones
Schwartzkopfs
Forbeses
Robertsons
James Carville
Paul Begala
Ken Starr
Lawrence Walsh
Iowa City
Fair City
Ray Calef
Cedar Rapids
Jonesboro killers deserve no shield commentary
A reader laments leniency for the Jonesboro shooters, arguing that Johnson and Golden faced real adult consequences for planning and committing mass violence. The letter rejects claims of innocence, criticizes survival gear and motives, and asserts rightful punishment.
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Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Ark
Johnson
Golden
Mitchell
Gazette letters to editor policy and contact details
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name, street address and daytime phone number. Only the name and hometown publish with the letter. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gun lobby rhetoric and regulation debate in letters
The April 11 letters depict heated rhetoric from gun lobby supporters and argue for firearm regulation to protect public safety. The writer notes parallels with alcohol and cigarette controls and cites constitutional clauses about a well regulated militia to support regulation.
Cedar Rapids high school show choirs shine nationally
The Washington and Kennedy high school music departments earned second and fifth place respectively at the National Show Choir Competition in Nashville. Cedar Rapids can be proud as three city high schools achieved top five finishes in two years, with Jefferson last year and Washington and Kennedy this year.
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Momentum
Washington High School
Happiness Inc
Kennedy High School
Nashville
Tenn
Cedar Rapids
Washington and Kennedy
Jefferson
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Jerry Elsen
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State Magazine
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Mee
Congress
Campaign For Control
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Scott Rieck
Belle Plaine
Gretchen Woodward
Gun Lobby
Blaine and
Barb Waychoff
West Side Delegation
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