Disparate Roe v Wade views spark letters from readers
Two readers dispute abortion rights and legal personhood in Roe v Wade era debate. One argues Roe grants first trimester autonomy with state limits later, urging support for clinics. The other equates pre born life with legal personhood, referencing slavery and Auschwitz to oppose abortion.
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Trail funding push for cross-town Cedar Valley link
Cedar Rapids city officials and the Linn County Trails Association seek diverse funding for the cross-town trail connecting to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. ISTEA funds may be carried over and applied later. Phase I Cedar Lake Trail is awaiting state ISTEA approval. Contributions from residents boost trail funding via 21 percent match. donors receive a nameplate for every 20 feet funded.
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Stacking the deck at agriculture forums
In a December letter Rev Norm White accuses CARD and CAST at Iowa State of stacking farm bill forums by listing Farm Bureau as the sole general farm organization. He notes past conflicts with groups like AFM NFO and NFU and urges inclusion of diverse views in national meetings.
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Jim Nussle Profile in The Gazette Quietly Focuses on Family
A Sunday Gazette piece centers on Jim Nussle, representative of Iowa's 2nd District, and his family without political editorializing. The article presents the man and his background for reader discernment.
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Gazette welcomes public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. editorial editing applies. contact details provided for mailing fax and electronic submissions.
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Be an organ donor Iowa license choice and family talk urged
Iowa residents can consent to be organ donors on driver licenses but should also inform family members of their wishes to ease later decisions. Brain death prompts family consent for organ and tissue transplantation, offering new life to patients like Robert Ayliff awaiting a heart. Carolyn Laxson, a transplant nurse coordinator, emphasizes discussing plans with loved ones.
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