Linn County Faces Mount Vernon Road Traffic Through New Plan
Crowded Erskine School cafeteria hosts residents debating widening Mount Vernon Road in southeast Cedar Rapids. Concerns include front-yard loss and alternatives, while officials note growth in vehicle registrations from 1984 to 1997 signals more traffic. A left turn lane and driveway tapering are proposed as realistic fixes. The city’s master plan must learn from 1931 to avoid future disappointments.
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Erskine School
Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
Bever Avenue
Mount Jo Ies
Vernon Road
Cedar River
Linn County
Linn
Mount Vernon
Dangling modifiers and odd phrasing in letters and wills
Three readers recount examples of awkward English such as a Missouri company's president emailing to inform George Ludlow one of the firm's most valued customers, or a will article urging contacting an attorney. The pieces illustrate dangling modifiers and clumsy construction.
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Ritz
Marion
George Ludlow
Missouri
George
Hugo Kahn
Pope's Cuba visit tests century of U.S. Cuba history
John Paul II travels to Cuba on the 100th anniversary of the Spanish American War to urge reconciliation between Castro's Cuba and exile opponents in the United States. The trip challenges U.S. policy, critiques the embargo, and raises questions about altering a century of tense relations and Washington's stance.
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Tad Szul Ope
John Paul II
Cuba
Spain
U.S
Fidel Castro
Pope
Castro
United States
Havana
Washington
Clinton
Vatican
Latin America
Grenada
Panama
Haiti
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Guam
McKinley
Maine
Roosevelt
America
Nation and God as guides to liberty and union
A critique of political and religious ideals, arguing that true liberty requires divine guidance through Jesus Christ and self sacrifice. It contrasts government reform with spiritual unity and warns that self centeredness erodes justice and lasting peace.
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America
Clinton
Jesus
Christ
25th Anniversary of Roe v Wade in Cedar Rapids Clinic
The Cedar Rapids Clinic for Women marks the 25th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision and reaffirms abortion as a fundamental right. The statement honors women choosing, those who died for rights, and the staff and supporters sustaining access to abortion services and compassionate care.
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Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Planned Parenthood
Casey
Local option tax could fund services and growth
The writer supports a $14 million per year local option tax and argues it offers improved services, schools, jobs, and quality of life while noting concerns over who pays and future costs. Citizens should be well informed to vote intelligently.
Cats Death Sparks Outcry Over Teen Vandalism
A reader recounts a shocking incident where two teens with baseball bats entered an animal shelter and killed 17 cats, condemning “boys will be boys” excuses and calling for accountability. The letter defends animal welfare and critiques public tolerance of animal cruelty.
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Iowa
Gazette opens for reader letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include full name signature address and daytime phone. Material may be edited and not returned. Letter length up to 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 12406 FAX 3985846 email gazette fyiowa.infi.net
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