Should taxpayers fund trucker night parking on highways
An Iowa study urges state action on overnight truck parking amid crowded rest areas. The report from Iowa State University’s Center for Transportation Research and Education, with trucking and state agency participants, weighs public versus private parking options and the risks of inaction.
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Iowa
Center For Transportation Research and Education
Iowa State University
Iowa State Patrol
Iowa Department of Transportation
Associated Press
ACLU Intervenes as Colorado Basketball Prayer Policy Reviewed
The University of Colorado faces scrutiny from the ACLU after guard Jaquar Walls credited divine guidance for a 42 point performance and a buzzer 35 foot shot to beat Iowa State in overtime. Coach Patton’s prayer routines prompted a policy neutral stance review by Athletic Director Dick Tharp.
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Niversity OF
Colorado
Jaquar Walls
Iowa State
Buffalos
Walls
Ricardo Patton
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Patton
Dick Tharp
Cyclones
Millionaire wealth plan for Cedar Rapids families
Donald J. Doudna and Michele M. Busse discuss how wealth growth and transfers from 1998 to 2001 can benefit readers. They outline tax strategies through charitable trusts and foundations, with Cedar Rapids foundations and local hospitals highlighted as options, and emphasize prudent planning to build community legacies.
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Donald J. Doudna
Michele M. Busse
United States
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
USA Today
SCI Capital Management
Bradley & Riley, PC
Debate Over Paving Cedar Valley Nature Trail Split Opinions
Lisa Hancox of Cedar Rapids argues paving would degrade the natural trail used for nature study and wildlife. Marcia R. Henthorn of Hiawatha proposes a compromise, favoring paving only the busy segment from Boyson Road to County Home Road while keeping the rest limestone.
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Linn County
Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Boyson Road
County Home Road
Deductibility and Tax Rates Highlight Hidden Burden
The Gazette invites comment on eliminating federal deductibility from Iowa tax computations. A hypothetical shows four taxing bodies each take 25 percent of gross income, leaving little income for the taxpayer. Deductibility aims to reveal true tax rate, though it may push higher state rates. The governor prefers not to highlight those rates.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Fathers Deserve Joy Not Stereotypes In Hospital Ad
Local reader criticizes a TV commercial showing a father fainting in a delivery room. He urges a positive depiction of fathers and shared parenting moments, arguing many dads actively participate in childbirth and parenting.
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Robert J. Manders
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Section Policy Explains Publication Rules
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy or judge opinions, and notes that contradictions or corrections may be published by other readers. The notice clarifies equal opportunity for future letters.
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Gazette
Parking crisis near new ice arena sparks safety plea
Community members warn of deadly risk on Rockford Road SW in front of the ice arena as families park and walk in darkness. They urge planners to address the crowded, unlit setup before a serious accident occurs.
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Rockford Road
Gazette Letter Submission Guidelines for Public Columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. No anonymous letters. limit about 300 words per writer every 30 days. column length about 700 words or fewer. Include contact details and send to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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