Educate Branstad on college costs
A reader criticizes Gov. Branstad for a pay raise used to fund his children's college expenses. The letter urges reallocating funds to reduce tuition and expand access for all Iowans, arguing high costs burden families and students and calling for education-focused spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branstad
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Letters policy and submission guidelines for The Gazette
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require full name signature address and daytime phone number, no anonymity, and subject to editing. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Iowa 52406 or send by fax or online with complete identifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Work together Regarding the June 5 article on the decline of unions
Alan J. Vorel of Cedar Rapids argues for a cooperative model between management and labor. He recalls postwar ideas to replace adversarial unions with shared risk and worker input to boost productivity and outpace Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Alan J. Vorel
Cedar Rapids
Taking a beating about Japan and American industry
A reader argues the US relies on Japanese goods and warns against losing American identity. The letter mentions Pearl Harbor, immigration, wartime service, and speculates about Colin Powell potentially running against Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Toyota
Honda
Nissan
Lexus
Infiniti
Avalon
Mitsubishi
Isuzu
Mazda
Ford
Chevy
Cadillac
Lincoln
Pearl Harbor
United States of Japan
Montana
America
Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Clinton
Powell
Mary B. Barta
Cedar Rapids
Junior Achievement Volleyball Challenge raises funds in Iowa
On June 10 the third annual Junior Achievement Volleyball Challenge fundraiser at Volley's drew over 350 participants. Ralston Foods and Telecom USA Publishing Co. sponsored and more than 4,300 JA students ages 6 to 18 benefit from in school partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Foods
Telecom* USA Publishing Co
Volley’s
America
Diana Patten Simoons
Junior Achievement of
East Central Iowa Inc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ceuuwa
James A. Meader, Viola
China
Hong Kong Eastern Express
Eastweek
Shenzhen
Zou Qin
Luo Hu
U.N
PrepCom
CWA
Nund As
Westdale
Westdale Mall
WordQuest
Gazette
P.O
Third Ave
Johnsons
Hamdatianh Anaoqrandrobo
Odmangern
Oruch Ichmoe A
Iyanmgotanre
Rairdcraerco Dndmrolavrac
Andrew
Raymond
ZIP
Lyndon
Howard
Ladybird
Samuel Walter
the Gazette WordQuest
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Lake OF the Ozarks
Minneapolis
Orlando
San Diego
Linninn
Tea Union
Center Point Rd
Marion
Goldfather
Blairs Ferry Rd
Town & Country Center
First Ave
Washington
Iowa City
Edgewood Rd
Ste
Mt. Vernon Rd
Pepperwood Place
Coralville