Census sting fuels Iowa growth forecast revision
The Census Bureau faced criticism as Iowa projections of a population drop to 2.5 million by 2000 were questioned. Commerce Secretary Verity praised corrected outlooks from the Bureau of Economic Analysis forecasting nearly 3 million by century's end and a 230,000 job increase by 2000, aligning with real economic shifts and new industrial development.
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Census Bureau
Iowa
Credit Commerce
C. William Verity
Branstad
Verity
Commerce Department
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Freedom Festival Brings Cedar Rapids Fourth of July Back
Cedar Rapids hosts the Freedom Festival after Restoration began in 1983 led by Peter Teahen's downtown Celebration of Freedom. The event and sponsors revived Independence Day activities, turning the town lively with flags fireworks and diverse entertainment for all ages.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Peter Teahen
Teahen
Cedar Rapids Veterans Council
Cedar Rapidians
Politicians Eye Rain in Drought Debate Amid Election Heat
The piece critiques bipartisan posturing over drought policy as politicians from both parties use the crisis for political leverage. It argues only weather can truly ease the impact on crops and livestock, noting calls for federal and state action while recognizing rain remains the crucial missing factor.
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Charles Grassley
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Reform City Government Over Rezoning Controversy in Cedar Rapids
Readers criticize city officials for nepotism and conflict of interest in Cedar Rapids. Hy-Vee's planned 36,000-square-foot store and 24-hour operation prompt zoning disputes, traffic concerns, and a declaratory judgment petition by neighbors against the rezoning.
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Cedar Rapids
Commission
Civil Service Commission
Connie Clark
Hy-Vee
32Nd Street
Oakland Road
Center Street
Planning Department
Planning Commission
Playground funding thanks to area businesses and banks
The Playground Committee extends heartfelt thanks to MNB for coin counting on May 22 and to First Trust and Savings Bank for 12 hour support. Peoples Bank and Trust Company and United State Bank donated pennies, boosting the Robert Leathers playground fund. Swisher Trust and Savings Bank assisted with counting and storage, Banc Iowa donated 20 bags, and Night Hawk Security aided operations.
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MNB
Federal Reserve
First Trust and Savings Bank
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
United State Bank
Swisher Trust and Savings Bank
Banc Iowa
Night Hawk Security
Robert Leathers
Millicent H. Cozzie
College Community Playground
Ely
Baby Day at Pineview Care Center invites new parents
A Cedar Rapids appeal invites new parents with babies birth to age one to join the Pineview Care Center for Baby Day on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 396-3692 and ask for Leone with questions. Denisa Fountain invites participation and notes a prior Gazette report on low ad response.
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Pineview Care Center
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Edgewood Rd
Leone
Right Word Quirks Prompt Reader Challenges
Readers debate phrasing in headlines and captions noting inconsistent usage. Examples include catastrophic health insurance versus illness, lowest air fares versus inexpensive, capable of vs fit for, and freelance writing on the side versus on the side of something, reflecting evolving diction.
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Senate
Walter Gormly
Mount Vernon
Celeste Johannes
Celeste
Roland Krekeler
Roland
Height, Politics and the White House Bid
A Gazette editorial argues tall candidates often win US elections and questions whether Duke Dukakis can overcome height bias against Bush. It notes past presidents and suggests countermeasures like reframing height and using clever stage presence to offset the apparent disadvantage.
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