Editorial clash over Wilson Junior High closure in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette critiques City Council for delaying a school board action on closing Wilson Junior High, arguing councils overstep by meddling in school affairs. It urges the board to ignore political pressure and proceed with in-depth reviews and decisions, stressing school governance belongs to the board under state law.
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Wilson Junior High
Cedar Rapids
Canney
Wilson Bunch
Canney & Co
Sidewalk Samaritans Do Good Deeds During Harsh Winter
A winter column applauds neighbors who clear sidewalks beyond their own property lines. It notes many walks remain snowbound despite snowblowers and appeals to readers to offer neighborly help, benefiting pedestrians, households, and the city.
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Good Samaritan
Reagan budget cuts threaten Wilkes College and many small colleges
In Wilkes-Barre the impact of cutting federally insured student loans could force fewer students to enroll at Wilkes College and similar institutions. The piece argues such cuts would harm access to higher education, reduce social mobility, and undermine national competitiveness by hampering human capital development.
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Wilkes-Barre
Reagan
Pennsylvania
Wilkes College
Wilkes- Barre
Robert S. Capin
Capin
T.H. Bell
Japan
America
United States
Residents urge keep Wilson open at Feb 8 meeting
In a letter to The Gazette residents urge Cedar Rapids to keep Wilson Junior High open amid fears of crowding at Taft and Roosevelt. They reference past closures, call for support at a Feb 22 meeting, and warn on tax dollars and education quality. They also critique a John Birch Society film and CFR influence.
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Wilson Junior High School
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
John Birch Society
Illuminati
Council of Foreign Relations
Ambroz Center
Mt. Vernon Road
Question on Gender in Gazette Picture Caption
The reader questions why a Gazette entertainment caption about male dancers shedding clothes shows a female audience, asking if reversing genders would change the audience pictured. The note implies concern about gender representation in photo captions.
Opening of 1982 Iowa Women’s State Bowling Tournament
The writer describes the opening ceremonies at Lancer Lanes on February 6. Several media dignitaries and Cedar Rapids and Marion mayors did not attend despite invitations, disappointing organizers. Dick Pepmeyer emceed well and the author notes the tournament boosts the local economy and hopes dignitaries will later acknowledge the event’s impact.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids Women’s Bowling Association
Dick Pepmeyer
Death of Sister Siena Davis Revered Professor at Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids mourns Sister Siena Davis a dynamic Bible scholar and beloved religion professor at Mount Mercy College Her loss is deeply felt by students colleagues and the community as a gift has passed away.
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Cedar Rapids
Siena Davis
Mount Mercy College
Bowled for Breath Helps Cystic Fibrosis Charity Event
Community fundraisers at Castle Lanes in Marion on Feb 7 raised support for cystic fibrosis research. The note thanks organizers and Castle Lanes staff, cites successful medical care at St Luke's, and urges ongoing donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Castle Lanes
Marion
St. Luke’s
Revolving door at KGAN-TV sparks reader call for stable team
A local observer blames the KGAN-TV news coach for constant personnel changes. The writer cites Dave Scheie Tait Cummins and Conrad Johnson as longtime figures and urges the station to assemble a strong, cohesive team to improve news coverage.
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Kgan-Tv
Dave Scheie
Tait Cummins
Conrad Johnson
KGAN
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