Iowa Praises Its Image Yet Faces Milk Carton Shortage
The Gazette notes Iowa tops in education literacy and industry while nationwide milk cartons underfill 8 ounces. An AP study found 48 percent underfilled nationally and 83 percent in Iowa, prompting state Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran to vow action. The paper's own test showed four of 14 cartons underfilled.
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OWA
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Iowa State University
United States
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Iowa
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Dale Cochran
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids top volunteers Rosser and Kucera retire after 23 years
Rosser served 23 years on the city library board and nine years on the Cedar Rapids Community School District board. Kucera contributed seven plus terms on the school board and representation for 70 Eastern Iowa districts in the Iowa Association of School Boards. Both led as board presidents and helped modernization while encouraging new volunteers.
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Mary Ann Kucera
City Library Board
Cedar Rapids
Kucera
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa
Curran
Why cigarettes and hamburgers sit in different categories
Jane R. Eisner argues that public health debates should not conflate tobacco with alcohol or obesity. She cites addiction rates, death tolls, and industry behavior to show tobacco's distinct risks and the dangers of equating it with alcohol or diet.
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Buffalo
N.Y
National Public Radio
Talk of the Nation
McDonald’s
Wally
America
Jesse Brown
Philadelphia
Antiliquor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Brown
Congress
Prohibition
FDA
David Kessler
Dart
Better solutions needed for deer numbers issue
Readers argue humans caused deer overpopulation and related crashes by eradicating predators and altering habitats. They urge humane methods including contraception, roadside deterrents, speed enforcement, and deer alerts, criticizing bow hunting and small firearms as cruel options.
Gazette Letters Policy Details Public Participation
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines rules for letters and guest columns including non anonymous submissions. Writers must provide full name signature and daytime phone. addresses are not published. mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax or email submissions.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Be alert to Medicare changes and urge citizen action
The message warns that the Senate may weaken Medicare and raise costs. It urges elderly voters to contact their senators and representative before final legislation. It cautions against raising eligibility age, home health copayments, and income related premiums.
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U.S. Senate
Tax cut debate argues for growth and solvency
Robert C. Moorman defends tax cuts and slower Medicare spending as paths to prosperity. He claims capital gains relief boosts revenue and investment, fueling jobs, higher wages, and stronger growth, while criticizing liberal messaging and Democrats’ stance.
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