Cedar Rapids Eyes Outdoor Writers Conference Bid
Rich Patterson announces Cedar Rapids aims to host the Outdoor Writers Association conference in July 2000. He notes Cedar Rapids benefits include a strong airport, diverse hotels, low costs, friendly people, and national exposure through future articles, while urging local support and hotel collaboration for the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Kayser
Sioux Falls
Kayser
South
Missoula
Mont
Casper
Wyo
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bureau
Convention Bureau
Outdoor Writers Association
Linn County
Spokane
Wash
Greensboro
N.C
Mary Lee Malmberg
Jane Fehlhafer
Florida
Residents urge Cedar Rapids police to focus on felonies
A reader in Wellington Heights criticizes local policing, blaming ticket quotas and a slow response for ongoing break ins. The letter argues for re prioritizing serious crime fighting over revenue for petty violations and urges officers to pursue real crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
Philadelphia
Red-light behavior cited in Iowa City column
Dennis Crowley’s Nov 24 guest column cites a pet peeve about drivers running red lights in Iowa City. The author argues enforcement is lacking and expresses concern for safe driving as more motorists ignore red signals, warning of growing defiance and reduced trust in traffic signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Crowley
Iowa City
Time to Strike a Medicare Deal Stalls in Politics
Clinton and Republicans stood 97 percent in agreement on Medicare spending through 2002 yet no deal emerged. The piece argues strategic incentives for both parties, noting Democrats risked blame and Republicans sought to preserve gains, delaying a costly long term fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Dole
Medicare
Congress
Word Usage Errors Spark Reader Debate on Grammar
A reader laments word dents in headlines and edits. He notes misused terms like reap for crop, effected as verbs, and fur for far, urging precise language and spelling in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wolf
New York
David
John Doe
Mount Mercy students stage cold night homelessism theatrics
Mount Mercy women lived one night on campus in cardboard boxes for publicity not poverty relief. The demonstration sparked skepticism as participants admitted warming in dorms and using bathrooms, raising questions about personal responsibility in homelessness.
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Kcrg-Tv 9
Mount Mercy
Letter submission guidelines for The Gazette
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. All submissions may be edited and will not be returned. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. no anonymous letters. Limit 300 words per letter and one per writer per 30 days. three column length guideline is 700 words or fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Too many leaves explore composting idea and practice
The author observes city leaf removal crews and favors home composting. They describe mulching a mower, bagging leaves, and building four foot by four foot compost containers. Leaves from maples and others are piled in yard containers until spring. The writer uses composted leaves for flower beds and urges neighbors to adopt composting rather than wasteful pickup.
Governor urged to cancel Branstad Ted Nugent hunt event
Critics demand the Iowa governor cancel a December banquet and hunt headlined by Ted Nugent and 41 celebrities citing cruelty to animals. They argue hunting sustains high wildlife populations and damages ecosystems while urging voters to support humane wildlife policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Branstad
Ted Nugent
Branstad
Department of Natural Resources
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Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Chicago
Northwest Quadrant
Hick
Gur
Bob Bevenour
Carl
Carl Kane
Free Lance
Washington
Mike Thayer
Coralville
Gov. Branstad
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