Linn County Considers Unified Radio System Proposal
Linn County and Cedar Rapids officials weigh a single 800 mhz radio network proposed by Racom Corp to replace separate incompatible systems. The plan could extend to Marion, connect with Blackhawk and Polk counties, and replace costly bids that missed specs or overran by more than 500000 dollars. County supervisors debate funding, timing, and voter accountability as the joint dispatch idea faces political hurdles.
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Mohicans Listed as Suitable for Eighth Grade Class
Iowa City teachers discuss showing Last of the Mohicans to eighth graders as a literature supplement. The plan includes parental notice and an alternative activity for students who opt out, amid debate over the film’s rating and educational value.
No American virtues take another look by Bush and Yablonski
Jeb Bush and Brian Yablonski celebrate Florida heroes like Delwyn Collins a Tampa General Hospital kitchen worker who donates earnings to the Angel Tree program and helps orphans. They cite Dorothy Perry Mother Theresa of public housing and 13 year old David Levitt who secured school district support to donate leftover cafeteria food to the hungry.
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Cedar Rapids a 'nice' place to be
A reader recalls moving from Chicagoland to Cedar Rapids and finds the city unexpectedly friendly and active. They praise downtown cleanliness, libraries, age-group sports, and local schools, noting Iowa as a great place to live and raise a family.
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Schools Use Films To Teach History In Classrooms
A parent praises Cathy Stewart for showing Last of the Mohicans and Glory to students to teach history. The writer argues such films aid learning about Native Americans and broader history, noting strong battle scenes. If Peggy Rowell disagrees, she can opt out but should not deprive her child of learning opportunities.
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Media bias and a geography gaffe on Air Force One
Cedar Rapids reader Cale Dempster argues media bias skews coverage toward liberal slant citing President Clinton's geography mistake about the 17th parallel. He compares it to Dan Quayle potato misspelling and asks why such errors receive differing attention.
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Gazette invites letters and guest columns policy note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns. Authors must provide full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Letters limited to 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. column length suggested at 700 words or fewer.
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Problem-solving advice for leaders during Clinton era
The author argues deficits declined under Clinton due to a stronger economy and criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy. He urges Greenspan to keep rates low, rejects seven-year deficit payoffs, condemns farm subsidies to the wealthy, favors means testing for welfare, opposes large subway projects for Dole, and calls for Congress to focus on governing and drop mudslinging. Roy Hartman.
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