Quotes of the Week Spark Political and Culinary Reactions
In Mount Vernon Lincoln Winebar earns top 50 U.S. pizzerias with Jesse Sauerbrei reacting strongly. The Big Beautiful Bill backed by Trump and Grassley faces Medicaid cuts critics say will harm rural hospitals. Iowa Civil Rights Act protected classes face changes drawing comments from ACLU Iowa official.
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Cedar Rapids reader applauds Arc of Justice bridge name
Selma Dannenfelser Brigham of Cedar Rapids thanks columnist Todd Dorman for suggesting Arc of Justice as a bridge name near the federal courthouse. She criticizes city leaders for rejecting the name and cites justice equality and inclusion as essential to democracy.
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DEI debate and Iowa nitrate crisis voice clash
A letter warns DEI hiring as a path to mediocrity, urges merit for management, links Costco to diversity policy, and calls for action against nitrate pollution by Big Agri. It also features endorsements, a Marion Post Office update, and a veteran speaker urging science-based policy.
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Let the young lead us like pheasants in memory and art
Kurt Ullrich recalls family art, a cherished painting by his mother in Chicago, past travels, and a life in rural Jackson County. He watches pheasants, fawns, and a bull snake near his home while noting his wish for youth leadership and reflecting on his late wife. He mentions a 60 page Telegraph Herald magazine of his columns.
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Insight & Books forum invites Eastern Iowans to share views
Insight and Books invite letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions to editorial thegazette.com or 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. For questions email editorial thegazette.com and visit thegazette.com op in ion for more discussions. Read past books coverage at thegazette.com life books and join the book club by emailing features.
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