Drum Major for Justice Reflections on Martin Luther King Day
In a meditation on the MLK holiday, the author praises its call to community and cross racial bonds. He recalls Palo Alto projects teaching interracial understanding and quotes King's 1968 remarks about being a drum major for justice and peace, urging ongoing effort against racism. The King Center in Atlanta is noted as a celebration site, with a personal note about Tom Gilsenan of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop.
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Palo Altan
King
Birmingham
Martin Luther King
King Center
Atlanta
Thekingcenter.com
Tom Gilsenan
The
University of Iowa
Wild Bill
One Sunday in August Changes Many Lives in Iowa
An 18 year old West Des Moines woman, Melissa Newman, was jailed for 25 years after a drunk driving crash killed 5 year old Cassidy Mahedy. The column urges young Iowans to learn from the tragedy and Newman’s remorse.
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Ife
West Des Moines
Melissa Newman
Newman
Cassidy Mahedy
Des Moines
Polk County
Whom vs. whom debate fuels calendar notes
Kathy Rees questions the word whom in a Dec 18 2000 daily calendar page headlined For Whom the Bell Tolls. Calvin Trillin’s quip and readers’ replies spark a lively dispute over language and Aristotle’s idea of excellence.
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Kathy Rees
Manchester
Calvin Trillin
Kathy
Calvin
Dove Shooting Bill Sparks Iowa House Criticism
A critical letter argues against a new Iowa House bill to establish a dove hunting season. The author denounces lawmakers for prioritizing dove shooting over funding education and infrastructure, calling the move cynical and wasteful. The piece warns of voter backlash in 2002 and condemns the cruelty described in dove hunting.
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Iowa
Difference in minimum wage positions split GOP and governor
Republican legislators want to keep the minimum wage at 5.15 while Governor Vilsack backs a 6.15 increase over two years. The rival parties show clear divergence on wage policy.
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Tom Vilsack
Ralph Nader
Gazette Letter Policy For Submissions And Contact
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submission requires full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous pieces. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days. Include contact details. online names not sufficient.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids reader opposes public comment censorship
Kathie King-Hoffman of Cedar Rapids criticizes proposed limits on televised City Council comments and cites a Gazette article. She notes responses from the mayor and Safety Commissioner David Zahn favor civility and continued telecast of meetings.
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Charles Zelnick
Gazette
Veterans Commission
David Zahn
Zahn
VAC
Veterans Against Clancey
Kathie King-Hoffman
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Mayor Election Likely Next November
The Cedar Rapids city electorate may choose a new mayor next November. The text urges Peter Teahen to consider filing nomination papers and notes his extensive contributions to the city and the potential for continued service if elected.
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Cedar Rapids
Peter Teahen
Teahen
Monster Truck Nationals Rally Sparks Greenhouse Debate
Audience urged to experience the U S Cellular Center as Monster Truck Nationals fans debate exhaust impacts. A balcony seat provides a view of roaring engines and the environmental concerns tied to fossil fuel emissions.
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U.S
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