Cedar Rapids council power debate prompts calls for reform
An editorial criticizes Cedar Rapids governance as a forceful observer influences council actions during an ice arena final payment review. The piece highlights possible open meetings law issues and calls for a return to a more modern, accountable structure.
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David Zahn
Donald Thomas
Lyle Hanson
Lee Clancey
Dale Todd
Todd
Bob McMahan
Clancey
Martin
Zahn
Hanson
Iowa
Ole Munson
Cedar Rapids
RMS
End the embargo against Cuban people
The Cuban president met with Elian Gonzalez and with U.S. senators in a weekend that spotlighted calls to end the embargo. The piece notes Castro’s longevity, views on the embargo, and questions about U.S. policy toward Cuba while highlighting Elian’s custody saga and his sequestering.
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Elian Gonzalez
United States
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Cuba
Castro
U.S
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Daniel Akaka
D-Hawaii
Pat Roberts
Kans
America
Elian
China
Vietnam
Roberts
Baucus
Fidel Castro
Bush should pick a running mate with moral balance
The piece argues Bush should consider a vice presidential pick who embodies morality to balance the ticket. It highlights Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas as a model, praising his softer, voluntary approach to culture and decency alongside Bush.
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George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Gore
Clinton
Bush
Tom DeLay
Texas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Kansas
Joseph Lieberman
D-Conn
Jerry Falwells
Lieberman
Tipper Gore
Gores
Senate
Feinstein hypocrisy on gun control and personal arming
Dorothy Paulsen of Newhall argues that D California Senator Feinstein promotes gun control while arming herself, criticizing media attention and cautioning against liberal fears of licensing leading to confiscation. She notes NRA funding for 4-H gun safety and calls for personal responsibility and preservation of Bill of Rights freedoms.
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Diane Feinstein
D-Calif
Senate
Smith & Wesson
Feinstein
NRA
4-H Foundation
America
Dorothy Paulsen
Newhall
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Save Czech heritage in CR sidewalk
Czech School for Children students explored Masaryk Park sidewalk lettering tied to Czech immigration to Cedar Rapids Iowa. They praised saving slogans from the CSPS building sidewalk with Edward R. Kuba help and urged preservation of ads at the ZCBJ Building corner.
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Czech School For Children
Masaryk Park
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Edward R. Kuba
CSPS
Third Street
ZCBJ
12Th Avenue SE
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