Ethics probe into Sen Joe Welsh back on after closure
The Iowa Senate Ethics Committee briefly closed its inquiry into Sen Joe Welsh former ITM salesman amid backlash. Sen Jean Lloyd Jones later restored the probe warning of a looming ethics scandal as public pressure rose and voters demanded reform.
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Senate Ethics Committee
Joe Welsh
D-Dubuque
GS Eermatngine
Welsh
Institutional Treasury Management
California
Iowa
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Lown City
Senate
Gazette TeleUs
Cedar Rapids Theft Probe Raises Questions About Officer
Readers question how a rookie officer suspected of shoplifting is being handled by Cedar Rapids Police. The critique centers on delayed disclosure, potential involvement of a high ranking relative, and why charges for fifth-degree theft have not been filed. Calls grow for full public disclosure and clear resolution.
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Cedar Rapids
Catholics must not abandon Catholic high school
A call to preserve Catholic education in Cedar Rapids urges Catholics to back a new or renovated high school rather than rely on public schools. It argues that Catholic schools provide better academic results at lower cost, reinforce moral education, and strengthen future church support, warning that indifference could destroy the system.
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Greeley
Cedar Rapids
Letters to the Gazette Urges End to Hate Crimes
Aaron Bloom argues that people should treat all humans equally and live peacefully. He questions why some burn crosses and urges an end to prosecuting hate crimes, asking what perpetrators hope to achieve.
Nagle and Nussle Mailings Spar Over District Switch
In the Gazette excerpt David Lynch notes Nagle and Nussle issued postage-free mailings. Nagle claims he sent two mailings to notify hearings he was holding, tying to district switch controversies affecting the 2nd and 3rd congressional districts and a Summer 1991 update mailed to Postal Patron readers.
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David Lynch
Nagle
3Rd Congressional District
2Nd District
Parking ban on Ellis Blvd sparks student safety debate
Residents express concern over Ellis NW parking ban aimed at protecting Harrison Elementary students. They cite increased crossing risks, higher speeds, lack of alternative safety measures, and dark unsafe alley parking forcing residents to seek distant spaces. Community asks for crossing guards and speed limits.
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Ellis Blvd
Ellis
Harrison Elementary
O Avenue
Ellis NW
Ellis Boulevard
Science Station bows out Explore Asaurus exhibit
The Explorersaurus exhibit at Science Station ran 11 weeks drawing over 54 000 visitors, surpassing the 52 000 Visitor mark set three years earlier. The note thanks donors teachers students families KGAN volunteers and others and announces travel exhibit All About Ice open through March 1 with 60+ exhibits.
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Science Station
KGAN
Iowa
Ellen Yorko
Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions
A set of rules for letters to the editor stressing concise edits and required authentication. Letters must be under 300 words and focus on issues and public business rather than personalities. Anonymous publication is avoided. writers should include name, street address, signature, and a non published phone number for authentication. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Rosanne Freeburg Senate Hopeful for Iowa
A personal pitch endorses Rosanne Freeburg as a serious honest Democratic candidate for the U S Senate. The open letter urges grassroots activism, questions campaign spending, and asks supporters to copy and share her pamphlet while urging students to create signs with her name.
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U.S
Iowa
Rosanne Freeburg
Rosanne
Senate
U.S. Senate
Bill Clinton
Cedar Rapids Streets Ranked By Pot Holes And Patches
A reader complains that Cedar Rapids streets especially Oakland Road and Old Marion Road are badly patched, crumble in winter, and questions why resurfacing stops at 29th Street. They contrast smoother I 380 routes with local streets and urge action on the northeast side.
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Solon
Ely
Cedar Rapids
Oakland Road
32Nd Street
Old Marion Road
C Avenue
42Nd Street
Center Point Road
Guaranty Bank
Council Street
29Th Street
No to Cedar Rapids sales tax push to curb spending
The piece warns against a proposed area sales tax claiming it would lower property taxes. It argues spending by political bodies grows faster than revenue and urges voters to vote no to any sales tax, calling for limits on taxes and debt. It notes politicians rarely exercise restraint and favors reducing government spending.
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Cedar Rapids
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