Rodman penalty a lesson to yahoos in sports conduct
The editorial cites Dennis Rodman’s 11 game NBA suspension and a $200,000 out of court settlement for kicking a camera man in Minneapolis. It argues harsher penalties deter youth violence and cites rising coach and player ejections nationwide. It calls for accountability under law and urges better conduct by athletes and officials.
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Ennis Rodman
Minneapolis
National Basketball Association
Rodman
Chicago Bulls
Roberto Alomar
Baltimore
Alomar
Robert Lipsyte
New York Times
Texas
Florida
Lipsyte
Loveland
Iowa
Yahoo
Dennis Rodman
Draft ends but registration endures despite 21st century shifts
The piece notes the end of conscription since 1973 and a volunteer armed force with integrated services, while the Selective Service System still requires male registration at 18. It argues women remain exempt and outlines penalties and benefits loss for nonregistration, citing institutions like The Citadel opening to women.
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United States
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Free World
Citadel
Letters to the Gazette on smoking in restaurants
Readers defend smoking rights in Cedar Rapids and criticize smoke-free restaurant policies. The letters argue smoking is legal, demand indoor smoking options, and accuse editors of limiting choices while noting some venues already provide smoking and non smoking sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Brad Ajango
Step toward communism in gun control rhetoric
Art Evens writes from Cedar Rapids arguing that front page crime reports and political statements mask a political agenda. He claims fewer guns and gun control push socialism toward communism, citing selective quotes and media framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. 5
Iowa
Janet Reno
Reno
Hitler
Art Evens
Cedar Rapids
Newt Gingrich Recieves $300000 Penalty For Rule Violation
Mrs. Roland Fall notes the accusation that politicians can secure office by wealth. The message praises the penalty of $300000 imposed for violating House rules and questions moral standards in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Gingrich
Death penalty debate echoes Iowa letters
An Iowa letter writer argues against reinstating capital punishment noting low state crime, deterrence failure, and bias against the poor and minorities. They cite mercy and rehabilitation, referencing Hauser murder and Christian forgiveness as guiding principles. Catherine J. Haan Toledo.
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Iowa
Hauser
Towa
Dan Hauser
Jesus
Mary
Catherine J. Haan
Toledo
Wellington Heights residents argue police focus skews coverage
Dale Todd and Russ Oviatt of the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association complain in a guest column that police resources are concentrated in Wellington Heights while other neighborhoods see little police presence. They claim arrests in Wellington Heights imply action, while officers say they work across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Todd
Russ Oviatt
Wellington Heights
Dale
Russ
Inaugural TV era gratitude from a Cedar Rapids observer
Shirley Sam O'Brien of Cedar Rapids reflects on living through the rise of television and computers since 1928. She recalls Roosevelt era memories, watching events live, and values modern access for her grandchildren and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roosevelt
Shirley Sam O’brien
Cedar Rapids
Meals on Wheels Praised by 91 Year Old Subscriber
A 91 year old reader writes after seven years of receiving Meals on Wheels. The meals are well balanced delicious and generously portioned with good variety. The drivers are described as friendly and caring treating recipients as friends.
Gazette Accepting Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. addresses remain unpublished. Limit is 300 words per letter, one per writer every 30 days, with potential editing before printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Closure as injustice in Iowa City killing case
A family pleads for true closure after their son Eric was killed by Iowa City police. They urge accountability, condemning calls to move on and demanding a truthful, lasting accounting of the shooting and policy changes to prevent future deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay and
Blossom Shaw
John Balmer
Darrel Courtney
Iowa City
Balmer
Courtney
Mr. Balmer
Eric
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