Population loss sparks call for Iowa growth plans
The Gazette urges action as Census figures show Iowa's population fell by 3,145 between April 2000 and July 1 2001, a rare statewide negative trend shared with North Dakota West Virginia and Louisiana. Governor Vilsack backs tax credits for graduates, immigration, venture capital, and local consolidation to reverse the decline.
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Airheads and swing voters in the 2002 election era
John Balzar skewers the so called swing voters as airheads who decide elections by advertising and emotion. He criticizes political culture for exalted airheadedness and urges shaming the misinformed for derailing substantive debate.
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Letters to the Gazette on prayer in public schools
Regina Kroemer of Marion argues that students were educated on the constitutional relationship between government and religion after the attacks. She defends the moment of silence as neutral and noncoercive, noting no student was pressured to pray or mocked for silence.
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Regina Kroemer
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Missing Iowans for Census Bureau Abortion figure inquiry
A reader asks the Census Bureau for Iowa how many abortions were performed given the state’s population decline. The question notes births and deaths were reported but abortions were not and asks whether including abortions would have altered Iowa’s population loss.
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Iowa
Raise the interstate speed limit in Iowa to 70 mph
Readers debate a proposed raise to 70 mph citing personal experiences and safety concerns. One writer warns speed kills after a crash with a 75 mph driver, while another argues a higher limit would ease commutes and is safer for experienced drivers.
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Coralville
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The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone. anonymous submissions are rejected. 300 word limit for letters. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address submissions to The Gazette, Box 511, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email contact provided.
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Attack on working moms letter targets Kari Engholm tragedy
A December 29 letter criticizes Kari Engholm and working mothers, questioning income necessity and harshly judging mothers who work or do not breast feed. The writer attributes motives and uses the infant death to attack lifestyle choices, prompting reflection on the harm of such judgments. The author byline is Julie Eisele.
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