Kudos to Democrats for high road in Chicago convention
The Gazette praises Democrats for high road tactics at the Chicago national convention, noting they avoided personal attacks while debating issues. It contrasts with prior Republican confrontations and argues Americans dislike negative campaigning and respect in politics should be mutual.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Brett Butler Recovery Inspires Sports Fitness Message
Los Angeles Dodger out fielder Brett Butler, who returned from cancer surgery on his tonsils and neck, models discipline and perseverance. At 39 he remains a hustling veteran, with coaches praising his fitness and comeback effort as an inspiration to young athletes.
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ESPN
Richmond
Braves
Bee
Wheaties
Two Changes to Restore Society as Founders Intended
E L Stuempfig argues for returning to a theistic ethic rooted in divine rights and duties. He calls for dismantling the National Education Association influence and launching a nationwide youth service program led by Gen Colin Powell to rebuild morals, discipline, and national strength.
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Alan Keyes
Iowa
Europe
Israel
Norman Schwarzkopf
Gen
Colin Powell
Gen. Powell
Who will blow whistle on shoddy workmanship?
Letters to the Gazette express outrage at Cedar Rapids officials and contractors over alleged misdeeds. Ruth Darling defends Gib Boxa, while Shirley Votroubek calls for accountability. Attorney Tim White criticizes the Linn County trial venue and judicial process.
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Gib Boxa
Cedar Rapids
Better Business Bureau
Des Moines
Scott County
Boxa
Tim White
Linn County
Levy vote to fund Cedar Rapids public schools
Lisa L Hughes urges Cedar Rapids voters to support the Instructional Support Levy on September 10. She cites outdated textbooks and equipment and says levy funds would update materials, support reading programs and all-day kindergarten, while not funding administrative positions.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Lisa L. Hughes
Cross display highlights life sanctity at Zion Lutheran Church
A Cedar Rapids reader describes Linn Area Lutherans for Life placing 1000 crosses at Zion Lutheran Church Hiawatha to mark four lives lost per abortion day nationwide. The letter condemns assisted death and references teen drug use and partial birth abortion while noting a Bible verse Jesus wept.
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Center Point Road
Cedar Rapids
Zion Lutheran Church
Hiawatha
Blairs Ferry Road
Shiloh
Linn Area
Lutherans For Life
Gazette letter policy and contact details
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters to the editor and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will appear with the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Seeks Letters on Sept 10 School Election
The Gazette calls for letters to the editor on the September 10 school election with a noon Wednesday deadline of September 4. Shorter letters favored for publication.
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Gazette
Hiawatha council rush to annex sparks citizen concerns
The Hiawatha City Council pursues rapid annexation, drawing fire for neglecting sidewalks, a permanent fire department, trash service, street maintenance, traffic lights, and expansion plans. Residents question priorities as growth seems to outpace current services.
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Hiawatha
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