Dangers in high ACT scores spark Iowa debate
The Gazette argues rising ACT scores in Iowa prompt caution about interpretation and policy. It notes Wisconsin leads with 22.3 while Iowa and Minnesota tie at 22.1, and highlights concerns over how results influence views on curriculum, spending, and school structure amid a state review led by Marvin Pomerantz.
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Minnesota
Terry Branstad
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Richard Ferguson
Iowa City
Johnson dazzles then falters in world-class sprinting
Michael Johnson, the 1996 Olympic champion, won a third straight 400 meter world title in Athens on August 5 despite leg cramps. Twelve days later in London he finished fifth in the 200 meters, running 20.87 as three Britons and a Latvian beat him.
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Michael Johnson
Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield
Donovan Bai
Johnson
Bailey
Athens
Olympic Stadium
London
Crystal Palace
County attorney signals broad attack on drug scene
Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard endorses targeting both sellers and users in Cedar Rapids. The Aug 17 piece notes his willingness to pursue demand-side actions, aligning with neighborhood calls for reverse stings and stronger local enforcement to curb illegal drugs. Russell D. Oviatt.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Denver Dillard
Dillard
Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program Clarification
Reader letters correct misnaming of the ecumenical Cedar Rapids program as St Pauls for the Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment. The initiative originated and is supported by several churches and now operates beyond St Pauls building, not a preschool program.
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Marsielle Clark
Gazette
St. Paul’s
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul's
the Gazette
Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites public letters and guest columns though not all can be printed. Submissions must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number and may be edited. Include Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi.net with full details.
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Mother Mosque project earns praise and history award
The Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids receives commendations for raising awareness of Iowa history and its cultural significance. The State Historical Society of Iowa nominated the project for the Loren Horton Community History Award, honoring local volunteers whose work preserves heritage for future generations.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United States
The
State Historical Society of
Loren Horton
Mother Mosque of America
Iowa Historical Society
Fireworks night at Amana draws mixed letters to editor
Readers recount a spectacular show on Aug 15 but critique heavy traffic and poor exit signs. A Lamont couple waited hours for exits and toilets, while another attendee praised the show and warned that traffic chaos sparked calls for better organization and control.
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Amana
Vinton flood plain housing plan faces storm sewer concerns
Cedar Rapids reader argues against a TIF funded 18 home project on the flood prone Vinton Points 1st St Addition. He cites groundwater runoff, lack of storm sewers, and inadequate sanitary system improvements, urging major works before any development.
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Vinton Points 1St St. Addition
Johnson Avenue
Vinton Ditch
MAHP
The Other Side of Antique Dealing by Marlene Glandorf
Veteran dealer Marlene Glandorf argues buyers often misjudge antique pricing. She defends dealers as fair sellers who invest time and effort, noting market forces and personal histories shape fair prices. She invites readers to enjoy collecting as a shared journey in Iowa.
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Marlene Glandorf
Iowa
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Hy-Vee
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