Volunteer Spirit Shines in Corridor Flood Recovery
Iowa City ranks No 2 nationally for volunteer work 2005 2007 with 45.1 percent participation Cedar Rapids 40.1 percent Des Moines Waterloo Davenport also listed National rate 27.4 percent Cedar Rapids Salvation Army served 57000 hot meals over 35 days aiding flood victims and workers Sodexo and AEGON helped with kitchen support Senate Appropriations Chair Byrd backs over 10 billion in disaster aid to Iowa and others
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Flood dam blamed for worsening Iowa River flood at Iowa City bridge
The coffer dam on the Iowa River near Iowa City’s Iowa Avenue bridge is blamed for amplifying June floodwaters upstream. University of Iowa officials say it stayed in place due to danger, while a state official notes barriers are usually removed before major floods and questions why that didn’t happen.
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Mississippi
Obama and McCain clash over energy and taxes in 2008 letters
A mix of campaign letters argues Obama wants higher gas prices and higher taxes while McCain supports energy independence and drilling now. Additional pieces praise Obama’s education plans and criticize Democrats, urging voters in Iowa to back Obama. The set includes a postal service safety note and debates over religious voters and ethics.
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Washington
Closure on Till case may help turn page on race
The author argues revived federal action could yield a lasting legacy for Emmett Till by solving pre 1970 civil rights murders, while acknowledging lingering racial inequities. Mamie Till-Mobley, who sought apology from Mississippi, stressed progress over bitterness as reforms and education reshape opportunity.
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Mississippi
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Gazette Cedar Rapids
The Gazette details submission rules for letters to the editor including a 250 word limit, one letter per writer every 30 days, and the need to include name address and daytime phone number in emails. Addresses are not published and contact options include mail box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 and email editorial gazcomm com.
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