Bluestem seeks new director with political savvy and vision
The Bluestem Solid Waste Agency eyes a successor to Dave Hogan, seeking a leader with thick skin and strong listening skills. The role demands broad knowledge of the solid waste field, plus deft political navigation across Cedar Rapids, Linn County, and smaller cities amid landfill controversies.
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Airplane meals may head toward payment on flights
San Jose Mercury News editorial weighs America West plans to sell onboard meals and gate snacks to cut losses and improve quality. The piece argues charging for food could reduce waste and encourage better options, while noting security line delays may spur prepacked carry‑on meals.
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Venezuela debate over U.S. covert actions and Chavez
Norman Luxenburg argues Weisbrot's column distorts U.S. role in Latin America, citing Haiti and Nicaragua cases where US efforts influenced outcomes. He questions Venezuela's democracy and cites economic strain and mass protests as context for Chavez's position.
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Preacher Critique Sparks Editorial Debate in Gazette
A reader from Cedar Rapids challenges The Gazette's December editorials on Christmas and diversity. He argues Christians deserve open-minded tolerance and credits Judeo Christian influence for the Constitution, urging clergy to preserve preaching roles.
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Cedar Rapids City Council salaries spark budget debate
As Cedar Rapids heads into 2003 the City Council salaries surpass 70 000 dollars with Mayor Paul Pate at 77018 89 and four commissioners at 72049 93 each. The letter calls for salary cuts and questions the cost of a strong mayor and council to residents on fixed incomes.
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Gazette Letters Policy On Readers' Opinions
The Gazette prints readers letters with no vouching for accuracy or value judgments. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers in future publications.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns on public matters. All material may be edited and not returned. Include full name address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Limit 300 words per letter, one per writer per 30 days.
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Big Three urged to honor hydrogen car contract
A reader urges President Bush to press the Big Three automakers to fulfill a pact inspired by EPA engineer Charles Gray to produce a hydrogen powered car. The plan aimed at 80 to 100 miles per gallon, but auto makers shifted focus to SUVs and trucks after taxpayer funding.
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