Florida Vote Battle Shapes GOP Media Stance in 2000
The piece notes Florida’s 2000 election impact on media politics, with Republicans oscillating between accusing press bias and praising journalistic tallying that supports Bush. It highlights three camps nationwide and urges journalists to follow the factual vote tallies despite partisan aims.
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Dale Evans a Hollywood icon and Christian evangelist
Dale Evans longtime star co led with Roy Rogers in 35 films and TV work. She became a beloved national figure for wholesome entertainment and later gospel songs and books. Evans died at 88 after a life focused on faith family and music with Roy Rogers and eight children.
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The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public business. Submissions require writer’s full name signature and daytime phone number, plus full street address. anonymous submissions are not accepted. 300 word limit for letters, one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Utilities push export energy plan fueling debate in Iowa
Iowa legislators heard MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy tout a vision to make Iowa a long term energy exporter. They proposed building a natural gas plant or a coal plant while arguing current laws block new generation. Critics urge wind and solar as cheaper, cleaner options. Tom Snyder of IRENEW notes the push resembles doublespeak amid ongoing legal battles over net metering and the Federal Power Act.
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Letters To The Gazette Meningitis Warning
A reader recounts the sudden death of Lindsey Smith from bacterial meningitis and urges public health action. He notes the absence of a vaccine for the strain, calls for mandatory vaccination for school children, and asks others to protect their families.
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Reader critique calls for deeper Klan history coverage
A letter from Susan Futrell of Iowa City blasts a Gazette front page on the Ku Klux Klan for relying on Klan quotes and lacking external context. She urges a thorough, historically grounded Eastern Iowa Klan piece and broader gun violence debate including viewpoints from Cedar Rapids readers.
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Marion bypass debate on hotel resort proposal heats up
Reader argues the Highway 100 bypass should remain traffic efficient and ecologically responsible. They propose public land uses like environmental education, astronomy facility, or wildlife refuge instead of a Whitetail Lodge Resort and water park, cautioning against further congestion.
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