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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2000
Page
8
A mother recalls her son Robbie’s attachment to a worn gray stuffed bunny named Bun. After many near-misses and fear of a landfill, Bun reappears in a basement Duplo box three days later.
A reader urges employers to retire and retrain rather than discard loyal middle aged staff. He recounts his father’s mobbing into early retirement and laments today’s layoffs favoring younger hires for lower pay. He calls for government action and corporate rethinking of workforce practices.
A Cedar Rapids letter argues against adding mourning doves to Iowa’s legal hunting list. The writer links respect for life to broader issues and warns that dove hunting risks harming other species, soil contamination, and wildlife balance. He urges opposing S F 37 and contacting representatives.
A retired physician questions the Kelsos actions after they left their 10 year old child at a Delaware hospital with a note saying they could not manage. He argues families with means should seek proper care rather than abandon a child.
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words and requires the writer's name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. include full name address and phone number for verification. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email with complete details.
John F. E. Steger of Dyersville recalls Iowa’s bottle bill and Branstad’s tenure, noting a cleaner highway since the nickel deposit. He argues for raising the deposit to ten cents and offers to collect empties for a dime.
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