William G Faches Remembered For Community Corrections Work
William G Faches longtime attorney in Eastern Iowa was honored posthumously for his contributions to corrections. He helped develop community-based programs as a prosecutor and county attorney and influenced rehabilitation efforts. He died at 72 after a career in defense prosecution and rehabilitation shaping regional justice.
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William G. Faches
Faches
Iowa Corrections Association
Sixth Judicial District Department of Community Corrections
William Faches
Eastern
Iowa
Iown sales tax holiday debated by readers
Readers question the value and fairness of a sales tax holiday noting that prices drop only slightly and clothing items like bow ties and prom dresses qualified while school supplies did not. The piece pans the political move as imported from other states and hints at the legislature benefiting visually.
Letters Deadline for Aug 15 Cedar Rapids Special Election
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion department about the Veterans Memorial Commission levy for a new baseball stadium in Cedar Rapids. Submissions must arrive by noon Wednesday Aug 9. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Commission
Gazette
The Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers And Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous entries. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. online IDs not sufficient.
Putin's Forthright Views on Poverty Corruption and Chechnya
Norman Luxenburg analyzes Vladimir Putin's remarks from a Cambio 16 interview. Putin defends Russia's Chechnya actions, touts anti poverty and anti corruption aims, and denies ordering the Gusinsky arrest. He credits private property and rejects wealth redistribution.
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Marek Halter
Cambio
Vladimir Putin
United States
Putin
West
Chechnya
Vladimir Gusinsky
Gusinksy
KGB
George Bush
CIA
Russia
Europe
Daghestan
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Residents oppose SuperTarget rezoning at Blairs Ferry and Rockwell
Cedar Rapids residents urge City Council to reject C-2 rezoning for a SuperTarget at the northwest corner of Blairs Ferry and Rockwell Drive due to neighborhood impact, traffic, and conflict with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. They cite 300 signatures from nearby residents and 900-signature petition from broader Iowa, urging denial.
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Blairs Ferry
Rockwell Drive
City Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Lee Clancey
Kenny Bump
Cedar Rapids
Blairs Ferry Road
Iowa
Decorah
Cresco
Manchester
Mount Ayr
Marion
Hiawatha
Vote to voice your choice in local and national elections
The piece urges civic participation, arguing government shapes daily life from health care to education and safety. It notes low voter turnout across elections and encourages voting for any candidate, then communicating expectations to leaders. Start with local races and support candidates you trust.
Need for new northeast elementary school amid rapid growth
The author urges immediate construction of a northeast side elementary school, noting full district schools and projected rise of about 1,200 elementary students in five years. Housing development in Palo Morelle Road 42nd Street Blairs Ferry Seminole Valley Park areas adds hundreds of homes. The writer, with a vested community perspective, argues funding should target a new school now.
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Palo
42Nd Street
Morelle Road
Blairs Ferry Road
Seminole Valley Park
Hiawatha
Jackson
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