Immigration crackdown in Cedar Rapids targets illegal aliens
The INS and Iowa State Patrol conducted a raid in Cedar Rapids arresting 44 in seven traffic stops and 84 more elsewhere while 17 suspected illegals were detained in a single I 80 stop. The piece urges addressing root causes in Mexico to reduce illegal crossings and suggests employer responsibility.
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Rain Needed Editorial Urges Soaking Rain Plan
An old editorial urges East-central towns to pray for rain as drought tightens its grip. It notes lawns shriveling and corn yields dropping, while stressing moderate rainfall and warns against repeating the 1977 flood disaster despite forecasts of possible thundershowers.
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Maybe Weld is the real thing
Marty Kaplan argues that William Weld’s stand against Jesse Helms reveals authentic principle amid Washington cynicism. He notes Weld’s rise, the media scrutiny, and the risks of treating authenticity as mere strategy while urging cautious optimism about a possible genuine political force.
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Amtrak subsidy debate and highway costs in The Gazette
A July letters column argues no transit solution exists without subsidies while highways also depend on taxes. It cites a U S DOT study showing highway costs about 178 billion with 50 billion in user revenue and urges support for Amtrak as cities like Cedar Rapids seek restoration of transport options along Union Pacific.
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Friends of the Zoo
Thanks to Hiawatha City Council for community unity
A grateful resident thanks the council for triggering a country neighborhood comeback after a land grab sparked meetings and neighborly ties. Over 200 families now join a growing community with a newsletter and a formal group, plus events like a pig roast barn dance and garage sale.
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A reader argues that animal rights activism distracts from human rights issues. The writer supports zoos for human benefit and criticizes PETA for focusing on animals while people suffer globally. He urges prioritizing Amnesty International and local needs.
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Gazette accepts reader letters with contact for publication
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name address and daytime phone. Only the writer's name and hometown will be published. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 398-5846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net.
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Gazette
A Sea Change in Language and Closure Usage
A reader letter traces changes in trendy words such as viable and sea change and notes the proliferation of phrases like the bottom line and at the end of the day. Jim Bramwell praises Bob Johnson for highlighting closure while mocking its overuse and laments the lack of a graceful synonym.
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