Iowa National Guard to deploy 2800 troops to Afghanistan
The Gazette editorial urges continued home front support as 2,800 Iowa National Guard members head to Afghanistan over the coming months after training. It notes increased danger and harsh conditions, praises past Lowans’ service, and calls for care packages and contact with families through the Guard’s programs.
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Liberal culture and a cyclist's warning on road safety
A letter asserts liberal culture will ruin the economy and voters must act in November. Then a Cedar Rapids reader reports a fatal bicycle crash and warns drivers to signal, yield, and cyclists to ride defensively to prevent similar tragedies.
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Bible's advice on using land has damaged Earth
Letter argues that misusing scripture to justify greed harms the Earth. It contrasts dominion with stewardship citing Genesis and other verses, urges responsible care, notes Cedar River flooding risks above the 5-in-1 dam, and criticizes the DNR for water level decisions that contributed to historic floods.
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LaMoyne Reece
Loebsack urged to respond to debate request in Iowa district
After the June 2nd district primary Mariannette Miller-Meeks pressed Rep. Dave Loebsack for a 15-county debate. Despite attempts to reach him by mail and at offices, no reply is received. Miller-Meeks and local outlets sponsor the event, with Muscatine County named as a potential site.
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Right wing ideologists need daily dose of hate
Vernon Hajek of Mount Vernon critiques Walter Sullivan’s July 30 letter and argues left wing radio personalities would fail to attract an audience if they used the hate filled rhetoric of Rush Limbaugh. He asserts the need for daily vitriol is unique to right wing followers.
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Bold Cedar Rapids Medical Mall Proposal Gains Support
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa calls for a downtown medical mall linking hospitals for faster access and lower costs. The plan envisions a one stop care hub that revitalizes the core, creates jobs, and mirrors Mayo Clinic and University Hospitals roles in their cities. Dr. Kenneth W. Anderson advocates shifting Second Avenue to enable growth.
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Kenneth W. Anderson
Fuel choice push favors ethanol over oil
Guest column argues U S dependence on foreign oil harms economy and security. It promotes Growth Energy plans to remove subsidies, expand blender pumps and flex fuel vehicles, and broaden access to mid and high level ethanol blends to displace imports. Ret Gen Wesley Clark co-chairs Growth Energy and backs a free market in ethanol.
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