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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2013
Page
5
The guideline notes 250 word limit for letters and provides contact options. It lists email, postal mail address Box 511 Cedar Rapids A 52406 and a phone/email pair for questions. It emphasizes concise, clear submissions and directs readers to sourcemedia.net for further details.
Editorial warns that a debate on a proposed diversity policy at the Iowa City district is overshadowing a February 5 referendum approving a Revenue Purpose Statement to tap up to 100 million in sales tax revenue for facilities needs. The forum at North Central Junior High saw parents focus on the policy rather than the $100 million funding vote, questioning trust in the school board to spend funds.
A sequence of letters discusses abortion rights and gun control under President Obama. Readers reference Sandy Hook, Grace McDonnell, and Christmas travel costs, urging action to protect the vulnerable and urging bipartisan work for job bills.
Froma Harrop argues that U S defense costs by allies show Europe and Canada free ride on American security. She notes Obama may push a less interventionist policy while Hagel seeks coalitions, and urges liberal reforms on immigration energy and climate. The piece calls for new thinking.
GUEST COLUMN by Michelle Tibodeau Sillman urges Cedar Rapids to pursue Blue Zones status. The plan, funded by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Healthways, promotes healthier city design through policies, environments, and social networks to ease healthy choices and walking. Citizens are urged to pledge at blue zonesproject com to boost Cedar Rapids chances of designation.
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