Iowa Games Regional Festival Earns Community Praise
Jim Cox thanks Cedar Rapids volunteers sponsors and Gazette staff for the success of the Iowa Games SE Regional Festival. Eight sponsors aided operations including Mercy Medical Center and Merchants National Bank. He credits thousands of volunteers and staff for a strong first year effort and community impact.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids Area
the Gazette
Jim Cox
Iowa Games
SE Regional Festival
First Ave. NW
Brennan Defies God Law In Editorial Critique
A July 24 Gazette editorial praises Justice William Brennan’s 33 years on the Supreme Court while questioning his stance against capital punishment. The letter accuses politicians and doctors of moral failure and urges adherence to biblical principles over party platforms amid abortion debates.
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Gazette
Supreme Court
William Brennan
Criticism Over $525,000 Forgivable Loan Forged
Timothy F. Terry attorney criticizes Cedar Rapids mayor and City Council for forgiving a $525,000 forgivable loan tied to the old Montrose Hotel site. He claims officials misuse TIF funds and aid developers to obtain $1.7 million in property tax relief, urging public scrutiny.
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Montrose
Timothy F. Terry
Terry
Lockridge & Dunn Inc
Dows
Inflation and farm imports critique in Gazette letter
Dick Pike of Central City argues in a July Gazette letter that inflation drives farming costs and subsidies favor large U.S. and foreign farms. He cites high subscription prices since World War II and criticizes European protectionism and migratory labor impacts.
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New York Times
U.S
Third World
Europe
Polite Riders Highlight Ely Welcome On RAGBRAI
Paula S. Bradway of Ely praises the RAGBRAI visit for its friendly riders and courteous conduct. She notes the breakfast stand workers and riders benefited from the warm encounters and the chance to meet visitors from various places.
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Ragbrai
Ely
Prison or country club in July Gazette critique
A reader letter questions a July Gazette description of a camp with manicured grounds and amenities for 200 inmates, arguing the facility resembles a country club more than a prison. The writer mentions Pete Rose’s five month "vacation" and ends with a personal address.
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Pete Rose
Rose
New Kids on the Block Fans Defend Music and Talent
A reader letter from Amy Rule defends the NKOTB after a July 23 critique, insisting the group plays instruments and that their music is strong. Other correspondence from Mary Bardsley and Kelli Johnson of Lisbon praises the band and rebutts claims of lip syncing and money grabbing.
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Jon
Jordan
Danny
Donnie
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