MTBE concerns spur debate over cleaner gasoline
Milwaukee residents and state officials debate MTBE in reformulated gasoline as health worries emerge in several states. EPA rules push oxygenated fuels with ethanol as an alternative, while oil firms resist mandates citing cost.
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Ending child care in order to save it
Urbana school board votes to close before and after school programs to preserve the Center Point Child Care Center, the town’s only licensed day care. The move relies on private center capacity and growing demand as new homes bring families to Center Point and Urbana.
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Center Point
Urbana
Iowa
Condom distribution debate in Cedar Rapids prompts action
William S. Renk MD argues for a comprehensive approach to teen sexual health in Cedar Rapids. He cites CDC data on teen intercourse and STDs, stresses abstinence as the core message, and calls for education, resources, and parental involvement in schools and communities.
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Editorial Hint on Means Testing for Senior Meals
A Feb 19 editorial argues seniors meals should be means tested while others need not face the cost. the local home delivered meals program is means tested with recipients proving need. The writer, 85, adds he can pay, noting volunteers deliver the meals and not all seniors receive welfare. He mentions leukemia and living alone in Marion.
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AARP
Herbert B. Kirkland
Marion
North Liberty bond urges library and recreation center
As a major local employer, we urge residents to support a $600000 bond for a $2.6 million North Liberty Library and Recreation Center. The tax increase funds 23 percent of the project, with broad community benefits for families and future generations.
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New North Liberty Community Center
North Liberty
Debt, deficits and Lugar bill spur reader critique
John F. Karas Jr. argues against Reagan Bush deficit spending and for Clinton era debt reduction. He criticizes Sen. Lugar Indiana for a farm bill that he says inflates deficits and benefits corporations without real cuts. He warns Republicans risk returning to old policies and calls for fiscal reform.
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Hiawatha
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Colesburg
Gazette letters invite readers to send views
The Gazette outlines its letter policy: submissions up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown published. Provide Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406, fax and email contacts.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Petition Drives Push for City Government Change
The piece argues for a special election to replace Cedar Rapids 87 year commission form with a city manager council at large. It notes only 1,700+ have signed and urges 4,000 more supporters, highlighting youth and seniors as key signers and calling for the summer vote. Petitions face access hurdles in local democracy.
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Cedar Rapids
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Vanishing Commission
P.T. Larson
Peeves and Inanities and Proper Use of Enormity
A reader discusses common wording peeves such as uniquely qualified and We've missed not seeing you, clarifies meaning of enormity, and notes Auschwitz war crimes as an example. The piece argues enormity fits only for monstrous acts and should be used sparingly.
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