Riverfront beautification eyed for Cedar River downtown
Editorial urges phased riverfront redevelopment from north of Quaker Oats to south of 16th Avenue SE. Proposes hiring a landscape architect, adding a riverwalk, outdoor dining, and promenades with new parking, while preserving flood control and historic river access. Local officials weigh funding options and public involvement.
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Second
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Renaissance Group
Quaker Oats
16Th Avenue
Jay Petersen
Petersen
West Bank
Bob McMahan
Czech Village
Ferguson appeals conviction over insanity claim in rampage case
The killer plans to appeal his conviction asserting insanity for self defense at trial. He abandoned attorney Kunstler’s strategy and offered a bizarre defense linking a Dahmer plot. Prosecutors and victims’ families reject the appeal as the six dead and 19 wounded on the December 7, 1993 Long Island Rail Road attack are memorialized.
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Isana
New York
George Peck
GC Iesu
Colin
Critics clash over Cedar Rapids weapon trade debate
A columnist argues that trading Cedar Rapids police weapons and magazines under the 1994 Crime Bill will not curb crime. He notes cost figures and timing disputes, emphasizes exemptions for law enforcement, and urges bipartisan, informed policy despite council approval of the trade.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Citizens urge reps to oppose cuts to social programs
Roy Hartman from Cedar Rapids urges readers to oppose proposed cuts by Newt Gingrich and allies to Social Security Medicare college loans and farm subsidies. He questions perks for lawmakers, calls for voting in every election, and cites past flood aid votes and foreign aid as harming average families.
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Gingrich
Jim Nussle
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CIA
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Endowment of the Arts
IRS
Roy Hartman
Cedar Rapids
Gazette accepts public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not printed and editing may occur.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Compuserve.com
Thinking Day Thoughts From Troop 2254
Junior Girl Scout Troop 2254 shares Thinking Day February 22 reflections highlighting helping the community seed collection for prairie restoration and the joy of Girl Scouting with peers across units. Lisa Wichman and Jane Bell Marion.
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Lisa Wichman
Jane Bell
Marion
Cedar Rapids Choral Groups Sweep Urbandale Show Choir Jamboree
Nine area choirs competed in Urbandale on Feb 11 with Cedar Rapids schools sweeping awards. Linn‑Mar, Washington, Kennedy, Jefferson and West Side showcased strong shows earning top finishes across 4A prep junior high and overall categories. Co-presidents Tom and Cathy Fuller praise the talent and urge community support.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
Tenth Street Singers
Washington High School
Vivace
Momentum
Washington Show Choir
Taft
Kennedy
Spectrum
Kennedy’s
Happiness Inc
Jefferson
Ovation
West Side
Tom
Cathy Fuller
Kennedy Choral League
Four Weddings and a Funeral praised for charm and wit
William Forde of Coralville argues the February editorial unfairly dismissed the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. He praises its humor, Hugh Grant’s performance, and the lighthearted goal of entertaining rather than delivering a message. He urges readers to lighten up.
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William Forde
Coralville
Spelling Rules and Exceptions Stir Up Pronunciation Debate
Otto Eibhacker and Otto Eichacker spark a discussion on the J before E rule and ei pronunciation. Henriet ta Ruff notes pet peeves about et cetera and accessories while Dick Hansen and Otto argue that German origins exempt them from English rules.
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Henrietta Ruff
Henrietta
Dick Hansen
Otto
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