Victims' Rights Week Events at YWCA Shelter
The local YWCA marks National Victim's Rights Week with a vigil on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Greene Square. The event features speakers poems and songs and highlights domestic violence and sexual assault support programs led by Cris Kinkead Kristie Doser and Michele Ovel at the 318 Fifth St. SE location.
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Tauke fights for child care freedom in Iowa race
As child care policy moves to House Senate talks, Rep. Tom Tauke is credited with expanding options for rural and poor families through tax credits and vouchers and resisting coercive federal aid. Senate challenger Tauke is praised for shaping national policy benefiting Iowa families while Sen. Harkin headlines.
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Downtown trees add beauty to planned development
A letter praised by residents notes trees will be included in downtown streetscape with water access along walks. The City Parks Department and Forestry Director Eric Faaborg helped shape a plan requiring at least one inch of water per week per tree as the trees mature and enhance pedestrian appeal.
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Viewers push back against station's opinionated newscast
Cedar Rapids viewers accuse a local TV anchor of injecting opinion into a 6 p m broadcast while discussing Fairfield newspaper editors fired over anti abortion ties The columnist says news should be impartial and suggests labeling such segments as editorials. Crystal A Kayser Northeast Cedar Rapids Iowa 2126 North Towne Ct NE.
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Not applicable statement on abortion ethics
The reader asserts abortion is murder and argues women should abstain from sex to avoid pregnancy. Cites Reverend Donald Wildman saying fetuses are God's children and claims more children would exist if abortions did not occur.
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Donald Wildman
Housing wasted in town as bulldozed home sparks memory
Sandy Carpenter recalls a well built childhood home in Czech Village that was bulldozed the same day a homeless house was moved, questioning why such a sturdy residence could not be saved and moved. Neighbors and visitors once praised the house as among the best built in the area.
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Notes on Radio, Music and Memories from Troy Mills
Ben Wolverton writes from Troy Mills praising radio hosts Rick Sellers and Mike Dulaney for their letters about big band music. He recalls Jim Doyne and Jerry Carr and mentions discovering KMRY 1450 AM during Cubs snow delay and enjoying Festival Week tributes to Armstrong Miller and Dorsey.
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Mike Dulaney
KMRY
Jim Doyne
Jerry Carr
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
Newspaper outlines letter rules noting abbreviations allowed. Writers must include signature and contact details though published letters may omit street address and phone for authentication. Limitation states 300 word maximum and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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