Cedar Rapids past guides future growth via History Center VR ride
A History Center virtual reality tour recreates downtown Cedar Rapids around 1900, highlighting Greene Square area landmarks like the First Presbyterian Church and Carnegie Library Building. The piece argues preserving valued features before redevelopment matters as urban renewal shapes the present skyline and flood management.
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History Center
Cedar Rapids
Greene Square Park
First Presbyterian Church
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Carnegie Library
Museum of Art
Union Depot
Greene Square
Puns and wordplay in old newspaper headlines
Readers recall three editor crack headlines from Loyal Meek a Phoenix Gazette veteran. One mocks ASU Hawaii links with land while another warns travelers in NYC about Yule delays and a travel note hints at Yukon to Canada.
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Loyal Meek
Cedar Rapidian
The
Phoenix Gazette
Arizona State University
Hawaii
ASU
Nyc
Yule
Yukon
Canada
Bon Bowman
Iowa City
Debunking the Surplus Claim in the 2000 Budget
Norman Luxenburg argues that the 2000 treasury statement shows a $23 billion deficit, not a surplus, and that public debt rose from $5,584 billion in 1998 to $5,709 billion in 2000. He warns rosy surplus projections mislead and urges debt reduction to lower future interest costs. He cites Social Security and pension funds as hidden debt, and notes the broader economic impact.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Defense Department
Justice Department
Labor Department
Bureau of Public Debt
U.S. Treasury
New York Times World Almanac
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Civil Service
Abortion Debate Echoes Holocaust Comparison
A reader argues abortion is a modern holocaust, noting 1.5 million yearly abortions and 95 percent as birth control. The piece criticizes RU-486 and urges collective prayer, memorials for the unborn, and responsible civic action to change the trend.
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America
Letter on judging others and Christian love
A reader rebuts a prior claim that homosexuals are non Christians and condemns using Bible verses to judge others. The writer cites James and John to argue against condemning gays, emphasizes Jesus came to save, and urges focusing on self-improvement and love rather than fixing others.
The Gazette Letters Policy and Contact Info
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with required contact details. Writers must provide name street address and daytime phone number, only name and hometown appear in print, and one letter per writer every 30 days. Contact options include Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX anonymous and email gazedit fyiowa.com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Clinic for Women marks Roe v. Wade anniversary
The Cedar Rapids Clinic for Women observes the 28th anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. Director Barbara Buchanan notes the ongoing importance of choice for women and honors mothers daughters sisters and friends.
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Cedar Rapids
Barbara Buchanan
Cedar Rapids Clinic For Women
Reward notch teachers in Iowa seek fair pay
A reader argues older Iowa educators hit by Social Security and IPERS gaps deserve protection in pay plans. They note retirees from 20 to 25 years ago face poverty compared with peers and urge legislators to address notch effects before rewarding new teachers with tenure incentives.
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IPERS
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
Social Security
Iowa
Lowa
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Free Lance
Norman Luxenburg
Purdue University
University of Town
Miso
Raven
Agwcroft
Linwood Cemetery
Jesus
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U.S
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