Rapid deforestation threatens global forests and climate
The piece warns deforestation across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Pacific islands drives erosion, floods, species loss, and alters the hydrologic cycle. It notes debates on greenhouse effects, US aid shifts in tropical forest protection, and Costa Rica’s reforestation via ecotourism.
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Pacific Islands
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Borneo
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Clinton
Des Moines Botanical Center
Unese
Robert Young remembered as TV icon and on screen dad
Robert Young, film star of Northwest Passage and The Enchanted Cottage, found lasting fame as TV’s Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby M D. His 91 years encompassed fame, charm, and private struggles with mood and alcoholism while endearing audiences.
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Clark Gable
Gary Cooper
Cary Grant
Robert Young
Jim Anderson
Marcus Welby
Dr. Welby
Money still dominates baby creation bioethics debate
Gregory Pence argues that money drives assisted reproduction and cloning fears more than safety or family stability. The piece notes decades of IVF use, high costs, and questionable practices while urging focus on insurance coverage, ownership of genomes, and future legal questions. Pence, a bioethics professor, cites past cases and ongoing debates.
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Cecil Jacobsen
Washington, D.C
Roy Rogers honored as a top film and TV icon dies at 86
The obituary notes Roy Rogers, famed as King of the Cowboys, died July 6 at age 86. It recalls his influence from the 1940s to the early 1960s, his films with Dale Evans, and his status as an enduring family favorite and singing cowboy.
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Roy Rogers
Colorado
Trigger
the Gazette
Gene Autry
Dale Evans
Ken Kennedy
Abbe Center For
Marion
View from I 80 in Iowa sparks rest stop debate
Readers reply to an Iowa editorial arguing rest stops are memorable for scenery. The letter-writers recount 100000 miles of travel, praising I 80 scenery and Iowa pride, and challenge the claim that there is little to glean while crossing the state.
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Iowa
Union
Linn County push to pave gravel roads sparks residents’ pushback
Rural Linn County residents oppose a plan by county engineers to seal coat gravel roads at eight dollars per foot starting from a hard surface road to a residence or business. Critics argue 900 miles of rural gravel would be costly to pave and call for lessons from other states with more paved roads. The writer urges dust elimination and better road use to boost business and taxes.
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Linn County
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ganske portrayed as too compassionate for a Republican
The district cites Rep. Greg Ganske of Iowa as overly concerned for the little guy, with Tom Leitch of Swisher referenced as an opposing or comparative figure in the profile.
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Greg Ganske
Iowa
Gazette Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown publish. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 email zette at iowa com.
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