Gazette marks 130th birthday and evolving community role
Liz Schott notes The Gazette Company began in 1883, detailing five generations of service, historic watchdog work, and the push toward digital storytelling. She outlines 2013 priorities including flood protection, watershed management, education, entertainment options, and legislative activity, inviting reader feedback.
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Letters to the Editor urge higher minimum wage and critique Walmart
Readers press for a raise in the minimum wage to over nine dollars by 2014. They highlight Walmart workers earning seven twenty five, note poverty thresholds, and accuse Walmart heirs of vast wealth. Calls for an Occupy Walmart movement and further fuel for road funding debates appear alongside reader anecdotes.
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Arming teachers debate meets gun control concerns
Readers dispute the idea that arming teachers prevents shootings arguing attackers ignore fear of death. They urge removing weapons and caps on high capacity mags. The letter cites Tucson Gabby Giffords case and questions alcohol related deaths, prohibition lessons, and flawed firearm policies.
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Gambling Referendum Spurs Turbulent Linn County Politics
A Linn County gamble referendum draws mixed party backing as Vote Yes mobilizes lead investor Steve Gray and Marcia Rogers with GOP strategists while Vote No relies on Democratic strategist Sam Roecker. The battle mirrors Iowa’s shifting stance on gambling and economic bets.
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