Moon landing remembered on anniversary day
Editorial reflects on the 25th anniversary of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon and the enduring impact of space exploration. It notes Collins Radio’s role, acknowledges Challenger, and honors the teamwork behind humankind’s space advances. The piece stresses ongoing exploration beyond the first lunar milestone.
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Neil Armstrong
Moon
Collins Radio
Earth
United States
Armstrong
Campaign finance reform idea for state contracts
Readers are asked to weigh a proposal that bidders on state projects disclose any campaign contributions to state candidates. The note notes Branstad and aide Doug Gross amid reform talks, arguing disclosure would give the public another tool to evaluate officials.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Des Moines
Doug Gross
Rush Limbaugh and his loyal listeners face liberal backlash
The piece defends Rush Limbaugh, notes his vast reach across radio and TV, and counters critics who label him a jerk. It argues supporters reflect middle America and accuses liberal media of misquoting and overreacting while praising his intellect and humor.
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Rush Limbaugh
Limbaugh
Middle America
Cape Girardeau
Will Rogers
USA Today
America
Ozzie and Harriet
Beavis and Butthead
Outing becomes mainstream in honest journalism
The piece argues media now treats homosexuality as a normal private life aspect, citing Newsweek’s Gunderson coverage and other cases like Copland Klein and King. It contends past restraint protected anti gay stigma and praises the shift toward open discussion as overdue honest journalism.
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Gabriel Rotello
Newsweek
Steve Gunderson
R-Wis
Gunderson
Michaelangelo Signorile
Outing
Malcolm Forbes
Patricia Ireland
The
New York Times
Aaron Copland
America
Biog
Forbes
Letters to the Gazette on Heritage Acres Care Center
A letter from a longtime volunteer defends Heritage Acres Care Center in Cedar Rapids against sensationalized reports of violations. The writer urges inspectors to observe care firsthand and suggests more volunteers are welcome to improve understanding of the facility.
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Heritage Acres Care Center
Cedar Rapids
Heritage
World style committees drift through euphemism treadmill
The author skewers evolving newspaper style rules from the Los Angeles Times and broader shifts in language. He cites terms replaced as offenses emerge and argues for restoring precise meanings, trimming long sentences, and banning overlong expositions.
Creationists and Faith: A Clash Over Evolution Facts
A reader criticizes a July guest column by a retired pastor arguing creationism rests on reason not faith. The piece cites that about 700 scientists nationwide support creationism, a small activist minority pushing misinformation against evolution.
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Tobacco Company
Congress
God
Thomases
National Center For Science
Whose work is animal policy in Cedar Rapids
A July 13 letter questions animal policy and accountability for a city committee formed after a dog wolf attack on children. The writer asks who heads the committee and which citizens serve, urging parents to submit concerns to protect children.
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Cedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors
Shawn Robinson
Critic Letters Back Guest Columnist Over Welfare Debate
Terry Snyder of Cedar Rapids defends Lynn Schulte against David Loebsack. Snyder accuses Loebsack of disingenuous political bias and mischaracterizing the common good and federal powers.
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Schulte
Loebsack
Terry Snyder
Cedar Rapids
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