Underage Drinking in Iowa University Towns Draws Law Focus
Editorial notes firm but calm stance on enforcing alcohol laws in Iowa City and Cedar Falls. It highlights a new July penalty of 1500 dollars for selling to minors, compares sting findings, and praises education efforts like Iowa City’s TIPS and UNI Cedar Falls outreach to bar owners to curb underage sales.
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Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Jim Steffen
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
University of Northern Iowa
UNI Department of Public Safety
KCRG
Karla Faye Tucker death raises Christian death penalty debate
The column argues Christians should oppose capital punishment after Karla Faye Tucker's execution. It cites pastors and officials, recalls past Texas executions, and questions redemption and mercy in sentencing. The piece urges abolition and notes the potential for future miscarriages without change.
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Bob Ray Sanders
Ara Faye Tucker
Texas
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Karla Faye
Jesus
Kenneth E. Gentry
Clifton E. Belgeu
Clarence A. Lackey
Dorsie Johnson
Davis Losada
Earl R. Behringer
Irineo Montoya
Jessel Turner
John W. Cockrum
Ricky Lee Green
Aaron Lee Fuller
Michael E. Sharpe
God
Karla Faye Tucker
Dallas
Randy Johnston
Johnston
Letters to the Gazette on execution and Karla Faye Tucker
A reader argues for a death penalty stay while questioning rehabilitation and prison aims. The second letter recalls Karla Faye Tucker’s 1998 execution, describing her repentance, strength, and request for prayers, and contrasting public suffering with a plea for understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Faye Tucker
Carbon Monoxide Safety Push From Cedar Rapids Fire Dept
Cedar Rapids Fire Department runs a Carbon Monoxide Public Awareness Program since 1995. Firefighter Chuck Solseth led the educational video on CO dangers and response. The department urges detectors near bedrooms and warns against using generators grills or cars in enclosed spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Solseth
Solseth
Public debate over Clinton administration ethics and leadership
A reader argues the Clinton White House shows repeated ethical lapses and alleged criminal acts. The letter criticizes media coverage, questions moral leadership, and presses for accountability amid ongoing Lewinsky controversy.
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Lewinsky
Bill
Hillary
Clinton
Abortion Right to Choose Debate by Joseph Mallie
Cedar Rapids writer Joseph Mallie argues that legality of abortion does not prove morality. He questions historical uses of rights to justify harmful acts and contends the fetus has distinct DNA, heartbeat, organs, and brain activity.
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Germany
Gazette letters welcome readership input
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish with the letter. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email details provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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