Hall-Perrine Grant Sparks Paramount Theatre Renovation
An editorial lauds a $1.5 million Hall Perrine Foundation grant that will trigger a $5.7 million Paramount Theatre renovation in Cedar Rapids. The plan funds new restrooms carpeting and air conditioning while the city plans matching and further grants, urging community donations to reach the goal.
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Hall-Perrine Foundation
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Cavalry
Lee Clancey
Hall Perrine
Paramount
Heeler dogs and language in early 20th century notices
A collection of short clippings and reader notes explores dog terminology with heeler dogs that “heel” cattle and a want ad for a male Weimaraner pup. Readers debate phrases like went missing and whether slews are acceptable in formal writing.
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Margaret McLaughlin
Mary Connelly
Anamosa
Australia
Betty Byrnes
Betty
Gazette invites letters with name and hometown
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address and daytime phone number. Only authors’ name and hometown will be published. letters are edited and not returned. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via FAX or email as listed.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The problem with Powell
Robert Kagan argues Powell’s military plan in 1990 was prudent but politically and strategically flawed. He warns Powell would shape a cautious, public opinion driven foreign policy at odds with Bush era ambitions and wider American interests.
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Robert Kagan
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
George Bush
Saudi Arabia
Saddam
Bush
Colin Powell
Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bush the
Michael R. Gordon
Bernard E. Trainor
Senate
Democrats
al Gore
Pat Buchanan
Lawrence Eagleburger
Cheney
Scowcroft
Eagleburger
Middle East
Vietnam
Bosnia
Persian Gulf
Cap Throwing Policy Sparks Graduation Rules Debate
Emily Hass of Cedar Rapids argues the Aug 10 letter overzealous punishment for cap throwing. She contends fines transcripts video bans humiliate graduates and calls for measured discipline focusing on students’ celebration not administrators’ power.
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United States
Emily Hass
Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Stadium naming rights proposal debated
A local proposal urges renaming the ballpark Veterans Memorial Stadium while selling field naming rights. The writer proposes expanding the Veterans Memorial Park to cover the entire area from Rockford Road to 15th Street, including Ice Arena Kingston Stadium and other sports fields, as a broader World War II memorial.
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Veterans Memorial Commission
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Veterans Memorial Park
Rockford Road
15Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Kingston Stadium
Jefferson’s
Night Out events showcase neighborhood pride and history
The speaker praises three Night Out gatherings at Polk School Mound View and Wellington Heights and the NAACP office noting strong public turnout. He recalls forming a neighborhood association in 1992 led by Joe Nosek and cites Rosemary Coleman and Violet Hayslett. He seeks election to state representative District 52 promising focus on education and quality of life.
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Mound View
Polk School
Wellington Heights Neighborhood
Joe Nosek
Joe
Rosemary Coleman
Violet Hayslett
Wellington Heights
Treasury borrows billions despite large surplus funds
Treasury issues 25 billion dollars in notes and bonds while recent forecasters show a large potential surplus in federal funds. Analysts say borrowing supports cash management, financing deficits, and funding ongoing obligations even as the surplus looms.
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Treasury
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Chuck Hagel
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
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