SEATS fee scandal taints elderly bus service quality
A seven county SEATS program imposes varied fees for free service to the elderly and charges higher fares for trips starting in Cedar Rapids. Reports of out of state travel and denial of medically related rides raise questions of mismanagement and possible audits by funding agencies. Taxpayers and riders await investigations.
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Cornell College adopts single course focus curriculum
President Philip Secor leads Cornell College in a new schedule concentrating on one course at a time for 3 14 weeks per term. Students will still complete eight courses per year for four years to earn a degree, with an option to take an extra course annually at no extra cost. Colorado State is noted as the only other school using this plan.
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Kirkwood Community College Offers Education at 100-plus Local Sites
The college operates across seven counties with more than 100 locations including schools churches factories stores and community centers in partnership with 39 local districts. Last year 39 320 community education registrations represented over 10 percent of the regional population.
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Reflections over Image in Public Relations
Carl Kane argues that reflection rather than image should guide long term public relations. He warns against fabricating an image and urges corporate boards to oversee PR, study public perception, and avoid word of mouth built on false credibility. Kane, a 30 year veteran from Cedar Rapids, notes the value of transparent communication.
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Carter Holds 50 Percent Lead Over Ford in Harris Poll
The Harris Survey shows Carter at 50 percent to Ford 42 percent in the 1980 race with blacks backing Carter 81-10 and whites splitting 46-46. Carter leads in the East and South while Ford leads the Midwest, and Carter edges Ford in the West 48-45 as turnout and demographics shape the early contest.
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Eyewitness News Criticizes Local TV Coverage
A reader compares KCRG-TV Eyewitness News unfavorably with Channel 9 after a April 18 Center Point Road car crash. The letter praises thoroughness elsewhere, noting detailed vehicle views and accident-prone road data from competitors.
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Editor Letter Denounces Panama Canal Treaties Ratification
A reader condemns the Senate for approving two Panama Canal treaties on April 18 1978 claiming it violated the will of the American people. The letter accuses Sen Clark and Sen Culver of arrogant support and warns farmers and taxpayers face higher grain shipping costs and constitutional violations.
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The Gazette invites readers to submit opinion letters up to 400 words. Each writer may publish one letter every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited without changing meaning and must not be anonymous. Include name, address, readable signature, and telephone number for authentication. poetry is not published and contents focus on issues and events.
Isn’t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
The youth movement claims young people will save America if they follow elders who endured hardship and shaped postwar policy. The piece argues older generations survived the Great Low Mood and built the five day week, closed shop, mortgage terms, credit cards, and youth voting.
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