Presidents Day Reflects on Washington Lincoln and Roosevelt
The piece notes Presidents Day blends Washington Lincoln and Roosevelt into a single holiday, honoring all presidents. It questions rankings yet emphasizes the presidency's burden and service over selective acclaim as the observance continues on the third Monday of February.
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Herbert Hoover
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Ken Burns
Dow 8,000 by summer questioned as run continues
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed past 7,000 last week fueling optimism and anxiety. Analysts warn a correction is likely despite low inflation and strong business conditions as retirement funds grow in equities.
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Wall Street
Dow Jones
Linn County Master Gardener funding debated with volunteers' impact
Cedar Rapids master gardener Joanne T. Rogoff notes that Linn County’s Master Gardener arm, part of ISU Extension, relies on volunteers and a single paid staffer. Budget supporters argue the program delivers 120 volunteers and 18 active projects, including Spring Expo and Hortline, while critics call the request modest given community benefits.
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Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Lu Barron
Iowa State University
Lumir Dostal
Witwer Trust
Barron
St. Wenceslaus
Hartline
Joanne T. Rogoff
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar capital plan supports growth in Cedar Rapids area
Tom and Mary Sue Manor urge Linn-Mar voters to approve on Feb 25 a school capital plan to expand capacity and fund construction. They note current facilities are at or over capacity, including a new intermediate school, and emphasize broad community involvement and long-term value.
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Linn-Mar
Tom and Mary Sue
Cedar Rapids
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The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846.
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Apathy fuels Cedar Rapids parks race under gun policy
A Cedar Rapids candidate cites apathy in local elections and unveils a no guns policy for city workers including the City Council. He notes age, campaign history, and a pledge to only bear arms when temperatures rise above fifty degrees, amid a political landscape with historically low turnout.
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Hurley Bassett Jr
Cedar Rapids
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Bob Dole
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The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of reader letters nor express a value judgment on opinions. It invites equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers in future publications.
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Jefferson lessons for these times explored in Burns series
Glenda Holste argues ten lessons from Thomas Jefferson illuminate modern democracy. The piece links Jefferson's era to today, noting ongoing struggles with racism, governance, religious liberty, and courage in public life as framed by Burns documentary.
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Glenda Holste
Madeleine Albright
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Burns
America
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United States
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