Rethinking Freedom To Farm Due Next Year
The editorial argues for refining the Freedom To Farm Act as price shocks hit farmers. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin criticizes ad hoc emergency aid as unsustainable and urges a defensible plan, exploring SIS income support to replace routine bailouts while preserving viable market practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Senate Agriculture Committee
Harkin
Capitol Hill
Congress
21St Century Commission On Production Agriculture
Best Picture picks in 2000 face limited top contenders
The 2000 Best Picture field is viewed as weak with only Gladiator emerging as a clear contender. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon mirrors a foreign entry while critics note a tilt toward independent, imaginative work and fewer strong studio productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Erin Brockovich
Independents
Tigers
Victor Mature
Brooklyn
Father
Tax cut debate who benefits most in proposed plan
Gary L. Maydew, retired associate professor at Iowa State University Ames, discusses whether to target tax cuts by income level and how Social Security taxes fit. He weighs liberal views against supply side and Keynesian theories, noting top earners pay most federal income taxes while lower earners pay more Social Security taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary L. Maydew
College of Business
Iowa State University
Ames
City Allocates 60000 for Czech Village Aid Amid Greene Square Debate
Cedar Rapids residents urge preservation of Greene Square Meals as City Council plans to demolish the 40 year old Greene Square Meals building in Greene Square Park this summer. The budget cut ends funding for the program serving about 100 people daily with meals from local churches and volunteers. The mayor and commissioners push economic image, while advocates plead for a new home or replacement service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czech Village
Greene Square Meals
Greene Square Park
Greene Square Meals Inc
Park
Grace Episcopal
Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd
Dorothy
Mrs. Joseph
Hennessy
Educators and University Voices on the Iowa Child Project
The letter chain shows University of Iowa leaders and educators weighing in on Iowa Child. Mary Sue Coleman states no official university position, David Skorton is briefed, and local educators report meetings. A college dean endorses similar statewide and national educational initiatives while SAVE raises funding scrutiny of the $185 million venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
University of Iowa
David Skorton
Mary Sue Coleman
SAVE
Coleman
Iowa
Disillusioned student letter on class attendance
A reader reacts to a February 11 letter from a college student criticizing mandatory class attendance. The writer laments the complainant's attitude and argues that unwilling students waste resources and that schools should prepare youths for work.
How many faith police will suffice
A reader questions government support for faith based charities and argues separation of church and state preserves strength through self reliance. He cites church attendance rates in the United States and Norway, recalls prison ministry experiences, and warns against tax funded evangelizing. Pastor Gene H. Hermeier Decorah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Lutheran
United States
Norway
Iowa
Gazette letters welcome readers for 300 word limit
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name, street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Address is The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406, FAX and email provided for submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bazedit
Fyiova
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Russell Crowe
Bush
Harry Truman
Aes
cMee
Greene Square
John G. Adney
Marion
Harvard
College of Education
State of
Iona Child
Gene H. Hermeier
Decorah
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!