Rapids district pursues equity amid racial discipline gaps
The Cedar Rapids school district confronts racial disparities in suspensions while under federal OCR scrutiny. A consultant and Diversity Committee lead an April deadline for a comprehensive action plan, but public participation remains limited with minimal meeting listings and minutes.
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Ed At Rapids
U.S. Department of Education
Office For Civil Rights
Cedar Rapids
Edwin Javius
Diversity Committee
Letters on parking and public sector salaries stir debate
Readers criticize downtown parking plans and monthly space incentives while questioning the value of high public sector pay. They argue aging visitors face access issues, urge clearer data visuals, and challenge airport rate hikes seen as a business ploy rather than traveler relief.
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Jon Rouse
Linn County Jury Service
Eighth Avenue
Dennis Murphy
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Airport Commission
Poverty not solved by a marriage license argues columnist
Mary Sanchez argues against Rep. Jeff Thompson’s proposed Office of Marriage Promotion noting poverty stems from insufficient income not lack of marriage. She urges empathy and economic policies to stabilize families, calling for understanding of poverty's realities and chronic underfunded support for the poor.
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Indiana
Repre- Azza
Jeff Thompson
Lizton
Thompson
Editorial Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
The Gazette outlines length limits for letters and provides contact options including an email address editorial thegazette com and a mailing address Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. A phone line is listed for questions at 319 398 8469.
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Thegazette.com
Thegazette
Cedar Rapids
Advertorials and Ads in Modern Media
Joel C. Snell argues online content blends editorial and promotional pitches. He cites studies with Kirkwood College and Psychology & Education and lists multiple product and institution plugs hidden in three paragraphs. He notes the pervasiveness of subtle ads across TV, online, and social media and urges readers to seek print or books for fewer messages.
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Twitter
Facebook
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Psychology&education.net
Kirkwood Economics
Saul Mekies
Kirkwood Community College
Carl Seff
Kirkwood
Projectinnovation.biz
Gazette
Socialvibes.net
Psychology & Education
College Student Journal
the Gazette
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