In-line skating gains favor as hard-surface trails grow
Editorial argues for paving Cedar Valley Nature Trail and similar routes to accommodate in-line skaters, wheelchair users, and families. It notes benefits of accessible, navigable hard-surface trails, cites Cedar Rapids snow removal on Cedar Lake trail, and discusses limited support from Linn County officials for paving north of Hiawatha.
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Linn County Trails Association
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Linn County
Hiawatha
Superstition Looms Over Presidents Born In Zero-Year Cycles
A lighthearted look at a superstition from Uncle John’s Giant 10th Anniversary Bathroom Reader notes that U.S. presidents elected in years ending in zero have often died in office or been assassinated. It cites Harrison Lincoln Garfield McKinley Harding Roosevelt Kennedy as examples, while acknowledging the pattern isn’t policy guidance or a hiring cue for would be presidents or authors. It adds that the claim is odd but not actionable.
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Ronald Reagan
William Henry Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
James Garfield
William McKinley
Warren G. Harding
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
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Pave the Cedar Valley Nature Trail in Linn and Black Hawk Counties
Troy Albrecht, optometrist and Linn County Trails Association board member, urges paving the 2.7 mile Cedar Valley Nature Trail from Cedar Rapids to Linn County line to boost year round use, economic impact, and family life. He cites current $8 fee and 100000 yearly use-days as reasons to expand access with grants.
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Linn County
Cedar Valley
Black Hawk County
Linn County Trails Association
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar River Trail
Linn County Conservation Department
Hiawatha
Lafayette
Center Point
LCTA
Troy Albrecht
Letters to the Gazette on Minnesota Iowa banter and pride
The writer critiques Minnesota humor about Iowa and Iowa jokes from a Twin Cities station. He recalls moving from Cedar Rapids and facing hostility in Minneapolis, recounts an Iowa bar joke proposal, and ends with a jab at Minnesota leaders and a blunt verdict about the state’s character.
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Twin Cities
Marriage not a tool for social climbers says reader Greg Kennedy
Greg Kennedy of Cedar Rapids argues that marriage should be based on lifelong partnership not social status. He criticizes reality dating shows and asks couples to value character over money, urging mature motives and commitment in marriage.
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America
Greg Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letter policy invites 300 word submissions
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number with your letter, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Iowa Child Center raises Iowa City ire over funds and forests
Wendy Hartman of Cedar Rapids questions the $280 million Iowa Child Center project and the plan for man made rain forest trees. She cites high admission costs and asks where funds would best serve children and local needs. She notes local officials’ statements and urges clearer budgeting and purposes.
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Kiron
Cedar Rapids
Clancey
Denver
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