Letters to the Gazette Reflect on Christmas and Second Chances
The writers reflect on life’s joys after heart bypass surgery and urge gratitude for health family and freedom. They pray for troops in the Middle East and thank medical staff at Mercy and St. Luke’s. Also thanking Target for senior citizen night and Benton County Transportation for rides.
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Middle East
Mercy
St. Luke’s
Vinton
Target
Benton County Transportation
Mary Halstead
Cedar Rapids Enjoys Stay During Conference Visit
I attended the Association of Nature Center Administrators and the National Institute for Urban Wildlife conferences in Cedar Rapids in early November with my family. We spent five days in the area and were impressed by Stouffer Hotel service and Cedar Rapids hospitality. We plan to return for another vacation.
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Association of Nature Center Administrators
National Institute For Urban Wildlife
Cedar Rapids
Stouffer Hotel
Santa light stolen from front yard prompt note
A resident appeals to the thief who took the lighted Santa from their front yard on December 5. The writer, Galen A Luke of 6212 First Ave NW, says the loss impacts his unemployed household and asks for an explanation for his daughter this Christmas.
Retirement of Dr. H E Hanna Saddens Linn County Pets
Denise Leubka of Springville expresses sadness at the retirement of veterinarian Dr. H E Hanna. She credits him with saving many pets and offering affordable care, contrasting with higher charges by other vets. She asks if jealousy sparked any attack and wishes the couple happiness.
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H.E. Hanna
Linn County
Dr. Hanna
North Liberty readers defend Adopt-A Highway volunteers
Local letters rebut On the Margin author, praising Adopt-A-Highway signs and volunteers. Residents note IDOT rules, require twice yearly cleanups, and cite Brownie Scout troop efforts of two-mile stretches, recycling cans, collecting trash, and promoting community pride. The letters defend volunteers as good citizens and question the critic’s stance.
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North Liberty
Highway Department
Iowa considers tax breaks to push buffalo farming
A state committee studies a tax incentive aimed at keeping grass on high quality land by directing livestock farmers to raise buffalo. Support sees growing demand for buffalo meat and by products, with cinema influence and supply limits. critics note inconsistent eligibility for the tax break.
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Lown
Iowa
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