Community Letters Raise Tax, Democracy, and Disability Concerns
Readers discuss funding for public and private schools, noting property taxes and tax surcharges support public education. They criticize political figures, urge democracy preservation, and share personal recovery stories from a Cedar Rapids crosswalk incident. Community voices reference Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the Supreme Court stance on immunity.
Biden urged to exit race amid debate concerns
Dennis Benda of Toledo reports readers urging President Biden to drop out, citing age and health after a debate with Donald Trump. The letter compares Biden to past presidents and notes Grassley’s older age as a contrast. Some readers demand Democratic leadership act.
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Joe Biden
John McCain
United States
Iowa
Washington
Chris Hoffman Waterloo
Donald Trump
Trump
Biden
Chuck Grassley
FDR
Dennis Benda
Toledo
Quotes Of The Week And Local Comments
Quotes from Delia Meier on her father Bill Moon and the World’s Largest Truckstop near Walcott highlight midwestern truck culture. Coralville police describe rising Airsoft and Orbeez gun use as potential threats while many users harm others. Chuck Grassley comments on President Biden’s political outlook as a family matter. Decorah fish hatchery manager discusses cloudy water stressing trout and hatchery cleanup efforts near Decorah.
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Delia Meier
Bill Moon
Walcott
Price Gap Between Office and Hospital Testing Faces Iowa Family
Alina Borger Germann argues in a guest column that hospital outpatient department billing creates confusing charges for flu and strep tests. She details her family's experience with UIHC in Iowa City, calling for site neutral pricing and clearer clinic billing.
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New York Times
Danielle Ofri
University of Iowa
Iowa City
UIHC
Ofri
Alina Borger Germann
Insight Books forum invites Eastern Iowans to submit
Insight and Books invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words from Eastern Iowans. Submissions to editorial at thegazette.com or 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401.
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Insight
Thegazette.com
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