Cedar Valley Nature Trail debate sparks paving proposal
Linn Conservation Board is asked to pave the 13 mile Cedar Valley Nature Trail from Hiawatha to Center Point to boost year round use. Supporters cite 1500 petition signatures and possible funding from LCTA matched by grants plus user fees for maintenance. Opponents favor a 3.25 mile paved segment between Hiawatha and County Home Road to preserve the trail’s nature feel.
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The Gazette Seeks Submissions From Readers and Columnists
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature daytime phone number and full street address. Address materials to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send via fax or email with complete identifying information.
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Prayer and football clash in high school games probe
The piece discusses public school football prayers amid a Supreme Court ruling against organized or school-sanctioned student led prayer at games. Batesburg Leesville SC plans a voluntary pre kickoff speaking moment as sports radio prayers surface. It critiques public prayers as triumphal and urges private prayer per Jesus teachings.
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Russia’s grudge rhetoric and the Glomar Explorer myth
A reader rebuts an Aug 24 editorial arguing against linking Russia’s hostility to the Glomar Explorer episode. He defends the submarine recovery as technical and notes Russian sailors were buried with honors at sea. He questions editorial bias and calls for more Russia-related factors.
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Don’t link teachers' pay to test scores
The Gazette reports on Aug 24 outlines Forsyth and Pomerantz proposals to tie teacher pay to student achievement scores. Critics argue mobility attendance and parental involvement affect results, placing blame beyond teachers’ control and cautioning against using scores for compensation.
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Cedar Rapids fans urged to boost attendance for new stadium
A reader criticizes plans for a Cedar Rapids baseball stadium arguing that attendance has been low and questions funding via levies and bonds. They note an Aug. 24 free general admission night drew 1,741 in a 6,000-seat venue and urge supporters to attend to lift average. They suggest Cedar Rapids isn’t a baseball town and contend a winning team is needed.
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Kernels
Cedar Rapids
ALOT member calls for apologies over school board remarks
The Cedar Rapids School Board hears that Dick Fredericks of ALOT misquoted Superintendent Lew Finch in a public forum and attacked the board. Fredericks allegedly misrepresented the Aug. 19 Gazette article on the pool bonds and should issue a public retraction.
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Sharron McElmeel for Cedar Rapids School Board
Sharron McElmeel brings more than 30 years as a public educator in local elementary schools and a role at Mount Mercy College. She is a writer and consultant on curriculum and literacy, travels nationwide to share expertise, and advocates small classes, strong learning environments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and retention of excellent teachers.
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Mount Mercy College
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