Why 2K End of the Millennium Fears and Realities
The world woke to a normal New Year as 2K fears faded. Recollections of preplanned reunions, Y2K drills, and precautions underscore the era’s worries and the luck of a peaceful transition. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson called it worth it, while some spent thousands on supposed safeguards that proved unnecessary.
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City staff praised for service by Cedar Rapids council member
Nancy Evans reflects on Cedar Rapids city employees values and skills from development to finance and legal teams. She praises street staff and firefighters and recounts training experiences such as snowplow challenges and the FATS simulator. Evans notes 1996 to 1999 as public safety commissioner.
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Nancy Evans
Cedar Rapids
Christmas Spirit vs Linn County Rules in Church Service Incident
Letter criticizes Linn County Planning and Zoning for interfering with church use of a stable. Author mocks occupancy permits and safety fears, argues barns and worship can coexist, and urges common sense and inclusive access for all parishioners during Christmas.
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Christmas Day ruling on state loan to Access Air sparks debate
The piece questions Judge Hill's decision permitting a $1 million interest free loan to grounded Access Air as the airline seeks bankruptcy protection. It laments unspent gambling profits promised for schools and criticizes local leaders for prioritizing executive perks over school repairs and district funding.
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City Council Borrowing Woes and Ice Arena Debate
Dorothy Krivanek of Cedar Rapids voices frustration at the City Council for changing rules behind bids and spending millions on an ice arena while veterans and children are affected. She questions fairness and governance.
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Dorothy Krivanek
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must provide full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number for verification. anonymity is not allowed. Submissions may be edited and will not be returned.
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City Lands Garbage Dumps in Residential Areas
Cedar Rapids plans allow landfills in neighborhoods sparking resident concerns over odor litter and property rights. The article urges readers to contact the mayor and city council to oppose the policy and warn that dumps could be placed near homes.
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Hennessey
Abortion views prompt letters urging Keyes support
A Cedar Rapids letter writer defends Alan Keyes amid debate on abortion policy corporate links and late term methods are cited as threats to liberty. Readers are urged to support Keyes in Iowa caucuses and to offer practical help to pregnant women.
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