Opposition to Interurban Nature Trail Sparks Letters
Readers dispute the extent of opposition to the Interurban Nature Trail. Critics cite fence maintenance and cost fears while supporters urge public welfare over a few inconvenienced landowners and farmers using the land as shortcuts. The piece defends broader community needs over narrow interests.
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Cedar Valley Trail
Bertram
Council
Trails Organization
Courts Task Force in Iowa Aims to Eliminate Court Bias
A recent letter highlights the Equality in the Courts Task Force created by the Iowa Supreme Court. The 29 unpaid volunteers will collect information on gender and racial or ethnic bias in the court system and make recommendations to curb unequal treatment, with no authority to intervene in specific cases.
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Task Force
Pro-life message from Denis Patrick Mahoney in Iowa rally
Denis Patrick Mahoney, a pro life Democratic presidential candidate from Florida, campaigned in Iowa with Cedar Rapids appearances and a nationwide homeless initiative. He finished second in Jones County and fifth in Linn County amid low media coverage, as delegates remained largely uncommitted.
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Des Moines
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Clinton
Kerrey
Democratic Party
Organist’s modest wedding pay questioned in Cedar Rapids
A Jan. 12 article notes the average wedding cost includes 882 for music but church organists in the Cedar Rapids metro area typically earn under 100 for a wedding. The bulk of the remaining 782 goes to the reception DJ or band for several hours. Betty Debban, organist, 1300 13th St. NW, B-103.
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Betty Debban
13Th St. NW
American decline warned by James R Kane in 1980s style missive
In a caustic critique, James R Kane argues that U S policy under Reagan and Bush serves foreign interests, enriches the wealthy, and empowers police and prisons while media and governments bow to capital. He warns of upcoming turmoil and lists corruption scandals and foreign investment as causes. Kane cites his address 1824 Mallroy St SW.
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Draft dodge and political accountability in wartime service
A veteran columnist argues Republicans should avoid hypocrisy while criticizing Gov Bill Clinton over Vietnam era draft status. He notes multiple GOP figures who avoided service and calls for a universal wartime draft law with no deferments, citing Reagan as example. A.G. Fredricks Marion.
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Republican Party
Dan Quayle
Phil Gramm
Trent Lott
Vin Webber
Newt Gingrich
Defense
Cheney
HUD
Kemp
Rush
Hollywood
A.G. Fredricks
S. Seventh St
Marion
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