Press credentials at conventions should stay meaningful
Editorial argues networks wrongly credentialed high ranking Democrats at the Republican National Convention in San Diego. It warns such acts fuel bias perceptions, erode journalism standards, and should not be extended to politicians or campaign aides in rival conventions.
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San Diego
Haley Barbour
Republican National Committee
Chicago
James Carville
White House
George Stephanopoulos
Chris Dodd
Marion's Library opens with grand ceremony and community praise
Marion's public library opens after a seven year build with a $4.3 million project funded by a $1.975 million bond. Nancy A. Miller and the Hall Perrine Foundation lead major donations as the Carnegie Building becomes church property. The facility features a Cedar Rapids catalog system and a railway motif.
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Marion
Nancy A. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Hall-Perrine Foundation
Susan Kling
IRENEW Faces Major Challenges At Annual Iowa Expo
Tom Snyder president of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association urges participation ahead of the Hawkeye Downs expo in Cedar Rapids on Sept 7 8. He cites membership growth across many states and calls for corporate support and broader leadership to promote alternate energy solutions. He lives in Dyersville.
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Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Irenew
Iowa
New York
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
River City
Hawkeye Downs
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Linn County Rec
the Gazette
Iowa National Guard
Alaska
Texas
Tom Snyder
Dyersville
Lightfoot urged over Harkin in Iowa Senate race letter
A Cedar Rapids letter argues Rep. Jim Ross Lightfoot should be elected to the U.S. Senate in November. It accuses Sen. Tom Harkin of liberal voting records, Clinton era taxes, and pork programs, urging Lightfoot as the choice for Iowa values.
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American Heart Association
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
U.S. Senate
Tom Harkin
Clinton
American Legislative Exchange Council
Iowa
Sen. Harkin
Joycelyn Elders
John Adams
Greer Fry
Cedar Rapids
Concert review stirs reader critique of Gazette coverage
A reader blasts Diana Nollen for a Pantera White Zombie Deftones show review. The letter praises Pantera singer Phil Anselmo and argues youths deserve teen perspectives alongside critics in future concert coverage.
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Diana Nollen
Diana
Phil Anselmo
Pantera
EYE Hate God
White Zombie
Rob Zombie
Deftones
Philip Anselmo
Frank Sinatra
Gazette Letters Policy Note on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal publication opportunity.
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Cedar Rapids voters urged to renew Instructional Support Levy
Cedar Rapids Community School District asks voters to renew the five year Instructional Support Levy funded by property taxes and a 3 percent state income surtax. The levy funds reading instruction textbooks staff training and computer resources and will be capped at 5 million annually with rebates if revenues exceed that amount.
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Cedar Rapids Community School
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Becky Stover
Liz Skalsky
Back to School Drive Aims to Aid 4000 Cedar Rapids Kids
Concerned Citizens in Cedar Rapids launches an early back to school drive. Patricia Wyman says HACAP estimates about 4,000 families need help with supplies clothing and fees. Donations fund pencils pens paper backpacks and clothing to ensure every child starts school prepared.
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HACAP
Gazette Letters Policy Instructions for Submissions
The Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns with editor approval. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. no anonymous letters. Limit 300 words per letter and one per writer every 30 days. column length suggested under 700 words. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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