Editorial questions axis of evil label in state of the union
The piece notes mixed reaction in Europe and among U S lawmakers to the axis of evil reference. It cites Brent Scowcroft Chuck Hagel and others questioning the line while underscoring the president's goal to curb regimes with weapons of mass destruction.
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R-Neb
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Doug Bereuter
Germany
Japan
Italy
State Department
Colin Powell
South Korea
Iraq
Bush
Grocers Rally Against Iowa Bottle Bill Debate
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association contends against the bottle bill, urging exploration of curbside recycling and noting public support for the law. Readers cite high recycling rates from the nickel deposit but grocers worry about handling dirty containers and propose health safeguards, including a possible ban on unattended food samples.
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Iowa Grocery Industry Association
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Gazette
Mindy Hatcher
Marion
Grocers
ISU Plant Sciences Institute Drives Interdisciplinary Research
Iowa State University scientists Mittler Pohl and Huang lead research linking botany chemistry and computer science to boost plant defense, tailor nutrients, and map 80 000 gene puzzles. The institute unites over 200 faculty, fuels startups like ExSeed Phytodyne NewLink Genetics and aims to strengthen Iowa through plant based bioeconomy advances.
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Iowa State University
Nicola Pohl
Xiaogqiu Huang
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Mittler
Plant Sciences Institute
State of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa State
ExSeed
Phytodyne
NewLink Genetics
A-Tech
Cetech
Seed Science Center
Letters to the Gazette Highlight Pet Duty and Friday Football
A reader urges responsibility in pet ownership while noting Cedar Rapids and Linn County animal resources. The piece also critiques a Mount Pleasant legislator’s plan to bar state universities from Friday night football, arguing for leaner government and focusing on broader issues.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Mount Pleasant
Iowa Regents
Abortion Coverage Critique of Pro-Life Vandalism Debate
A Jan 30 letter from Len Winkle in Coralville questions why paintball vandalism on a pro life billboard receives less news coverage than some pro life activities. The writer hints at more alarming crimes by some pro lifers than vandalism.
Beware of contractor scam targets homeowners
A reader warns of a home improvement scam involving a siding job paid for in October. The company took half the payment, began work incompletely, and vanished, leaving readers wary of unregistered contractors using mobile phones and P O boxes to avoid service. The sheriff’s department notes prior dealings with the firm, but offers little recourse, prompting questions about justice for victims.
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Small Claims Department
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Sheriff Department
The Gazette Opens for Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns though not all can be printed. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature address and phone number. addresses are not published. Limit of 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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New Mission of Hope proposal for Farmstead site
A Cedar Rapids reader urges officials to back a Mission of Hope project at the former Farmstead property. The plan blends shelter factory and human service work to rehabilitate former offenders and boost local jobs, with church and city support potential. Rev Barb Furman and Rev Julie Poulsen advocate unity among agencies to aid city and state.
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Barb Furman
Linn County
Mission of Hope Board
Julie Poulsen
New Creation United Methodist Church
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Union
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Len Winkle
Coralville
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