Quotes of the Week Highlight Local Voices and Community Efforts
A Cedar Rapids conference speaker urges girls to find their voice while Girl Scouts highlight youth leadership. Iowa City crime prevention officer promotes police community ties with new trading cards. Solon High School senior Ty Appleger receives the Gallon Grad Award from the University of Iowa center. University of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz comments on recruiting setbacks and market realities.
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Vaccination Debate Reflected in Public School Questioning
Readers discuss whether unvaccinated students belong in public schools with allergies cited as exemptions. Parents argue for choice, safety concerns, and medical exceptions. others cite community immunity and preschool vaccination requirements.
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Linn County Supervisors Pay Debate and Full-Time Status
Last week Linn County raised elected officials pay by 2 percent pushing supervisor salaries above 100000. The column weighs whether the cost is warranted and whether five full-time supervisors should remain the norm or a part-time setup should return as in 2009.
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Gazette Editorial Board Mission Statement
The Gazette Editorial Board outlines its institutional viewpoint and guiding principles. It commits to working with communities to identify issues, provide verified information, foster civil discussion, and advocate a consensus view while monitoring progress and lessons learned.
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New Community Editorial Board Members Introduced
The Gazette announces new community representatives for its 2015 editorial board. Members include locals with diverse backgrounds from Coggon to Cedar Rapids, detailing careers in ADM, radio, aviation, library work, and public service plus ongoing community involvement.
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Insight & Books forum seeks Iowa reader submissions
East Iowa readers invited to contribute letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Send to editorial thegazette com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Explore more at thegazette com op ed life books and join the book club by emailing Carly Weber at early weber thegazette com.
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