Park upgrades praised in Shaver Park redevelopment letter
The writer credits Parks Commissioner Dale Todd and Parks Director David Kramer for restoring Shaver Park to a family friendly space. Improvements include a sand volleyball court a soccer field a restored walking path and tree trimming. Residents Cedar Rapids Marion Linn County applaud cooperation between government and citizens and urge visits and thanks to Todd Kramer police and locals.
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David Kramer
Shaver Park
Linmar Drive
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Linn County
Fred Shaver
Dave Kramer
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Police
Shaver Park Area
Readers urged to send letters to the Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with name street address and daytime phone required. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Address letters to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contact options provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Clinton blamed beyond measure in Gazette letters
In letters to the Gazette two readers fault President Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky affair. Alan Vorel argues Clinton lied and misled the public while Jim Larson questions presidential vulnerability to female foreign agents and security risks.
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Chuck Larson
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Ken Starr
Janet Reno
Bad Neighbor Policy criticism from John Neff Iowa City
John Neff of Iowa City condemns the Clinton administration's approach to terrorism. He warns that attacking bases in hostile nations may prompt greater retaliation and turn more countries into enemies, noting civilian suffering and potential European casualties.
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Iowa
Clinton
Afghanistan
Sudan
John Neff
Iowa City
Gazette Letters Policy Not Endorsing Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters or imply judgment on opinions. It offers equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers through publication.
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Saving the barn in Independence protests practical decline
Marna R. Hancock argues for preserving the old Victorian barn and historic charm of Independence against rapid commercialism. She recalls restoring a run down home and urges future generations not to let history fade away.
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Independence
Europe
Marna R. Hancock
Iowa City Council Member Urged to Be Businesslike
Robert W. Ruark criticizes Karen Rubby for being pro union and argues she should run a private business to prove cost efficiency. The letter contends council should serve all taxpayers with prudent spending and affordable, quality work.
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Iowa City
Karen Rubby
Iowa
Karen
Robert W. Ruark
Oelwein
Appalling Photos Of Doctor's Fatal Accident Draw Fire
A reader from Cedar Rapids criticizes The Gazette for printing photos from the accident scene that killed Dr. Thomas Stark M D on August 21. The letter calls the aerial image tasteless and inappropriate and mourns the family’s distress.
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Thomas Stark
Wimmer
Cedar Rapids
MSA
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