End of Iowa State UNI home-and-home leaves future unclear
The editorial laments the likely end of the home-and-home series between Iowa State and Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls due to finances. It notes ISU's mounting deficits, recent program cuts, and the lure of profitable home dates, while suggesting a four-school tournament as a possible but less profitable alternative.
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Cedar Falls
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Cyclones
Hilton Coliseum
Creighton
Iowa
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Smith
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Drake
Uni-Dome
Hilton
Carver-Hawkeye
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
Nussle’s bag gag praised after House row
An Iowa congressman, Jim Nussle, drew praise for a grocery bag protest during a House banking scandal as Democrats quarrel with Gingrich over a book deal. The incident contrasted with broader floor bickering and suggests respect for his bold, principled stand.
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Jim Nussle
Nussle
Letters to the Gazette Support for Public Broadcasting
Public broadcasting is defended against CPB funding cuts arguing tax dollars return fivefold via local stations. Readers urged to contact senators and representatives in defense of public radio and its cultural and educational value featuring hosts like Fiona Ritchie and Bob Edwards.
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Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Mary A. Klotzbach
Republican Congress
CPB
America
Public Radio
KMI-90
Fiona Ritchie
Michael Feld
Dems criticized for delaying tactics over Contract with America
A letter from Sharon Stalkfleet of Iowa City denounces Democratic delaying tactics in Congress aimed at blocking the Contract with America. The writer cites books by Ted Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Al Gore, arguing Democrats seek high taxes and central power while urging compassion and support for families.
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America
Rep
Newt Gingrich
Teddy Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
al Gore
Washington, D.C
Joseph
Mary
Jesus Christ
Sharon Stalkfleet
Iowa City
Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all columns can be printed. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. addresses not published. Mailing address and contact options provided.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Disabled unite to press for ADA rights in Iowa
A speaker urges disabled residents to rally at government agencies as the Legislature debates civil rights and funding. She highlights widespread inaccessible parking and buildings, urging collective action to avoid costly lawsuits and secure ramps and railings now.
Upper-crust opponents of Cedar Rapids gun deal spark letters
Ginni DeWees of Marion criticizes Jere Brigham and Myrna Loehrlein for opposing police firearms. denounces their views as elitist and unpatriotic while urging local action and informed public debate on Glock gun distribution and budget planning. The letter denounces editorial framing and questions public process.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeremy Brigham
Iowans
Myrna Loehrlein
League of Women Voters
J.D. Smith
The
Gazette
CRPD
Ginni DeWees
Marion
Get off the slur wagon embrace the Golden Rule
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Charles Krejci for defending ethnic harmony around the Czech Museum and urges dropping slurs in favor of the Golden Rule. He recalls hearing jokes about Czechs and other groups, but committed to friendship and respect across cultures. He honors Czech Museum efforts and remembers friends like Les Sykora and Lumir Clark.
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Carson
Holland
Clayton County
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Navy
Les Sykora
Lumir Clark
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