Renewable energy savings extend beyond environment in Iowa
In a Union of Concerned Scientists report Iowa could gain billions by expanding wind and switchgrass use and conserving energy. ISU researchers Swenson and Bathington show $1 million in wind or switchgrass sales boosts Iowa output more than coal, with about $250 million in total impact from mixed policies. The piece urges legislative action and notes international examples from Germany and Denmark.
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Owa
Iowa
Iowa Policy Project
Iowa State University
David Swenson
Liesl Bathington
Swenson-Bathington
Iowapolicyproject
Europe
Schleswig Holstein
Germany
Denmark
Sakskobing
Greenbike
Des Moines
Wyoming
Texas
News Flubs Show Misused Words Stir Debate
The piece highlights mishearings and grammar slips in press texts. Readers point out errors like bore versus boar and has wrote versus wrote a book, urging editors to fix tense and usage for clarity and accuracy.
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One Harrison
Mount Vernon
June
Ruth Brooks
West Union
Ruth
Great Wall
China
Associated Press
William Lindesay
Ruth Circled
Envisioning foster care impact on Iowa children
A letter urges readers to consider becoming foster parents or supporting foster youth. It notes overfilled shelters, the need for homes, and the lasting value of teachers friends and foster families for children separated from their families. The author shares personal experience as a former foster child.
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Iowa
Free market or socialism under debate in American liberty
The piece argues the news media bears responsibility to inform without bias and warns against blaming the free market for economic problems. It contends the U.S. operates as a mixed economy with socialist elements and criticizes government credit expansion as a driver of booms and busts while stressing liberty and justice for all.
Gazette letter submission guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Box
Karen Torno
Off leash park in Cheyenne gains strong community support
The Cheyenne Park off leash area opened in November 2001 and has since drawn over 550 people and 700 dogs from 41 cities in eight states. Revenue totaling about 8500 funds general maintenance while annual upkeep costs about 3000, with volunteers handling trash and animal control staff selling passes.
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Cheyenne Park
After Sept 11 Activists Less Shrill on Values and Rights
A columnist argues Sept 11 reduced attacks on American values and debates over the Boy Scouts and gun rights. While gun ownership remains constitutional, activism moved away from aggressive anti gun control campaigns and focus on preserving traditional beliefs.
Local viewer vents on nonstop scrolling news bites
Lea Myers of Cedar Rapids complains about persistent bottom-screen scrolling on local TV, noting bright colors and repetitive news bites. She credits the remote control for relief from the constant updates.
Vote for truth tellers on abortion in Iowa
A 1990s Iowa letter urges voters to support candidates who back comprehensive abortion information. It criticizes Governor Vilsack for a veto and for relying on Planned Parenthood links, arguing unbiased medical details belong with doctors and public health resources.
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Iowa General Assembly
Tom Vilsack
Department of Public Health
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
Vilsack
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United States
Sept. 11
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Boy Scouts of America
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