ADA turns ten with gradual gains and practical access
The Gazette editors reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act after ten years, noting curb cuts ramps and broader employment opportunities while stressing that full access is not universal or complete. They cite attorney Iris Muchmore and Gazette Communications executives on interpretation, burden, and progress as the law matures.
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Congress
ADA
Iris Muchmore
Cedar Rapids
Mary Collins
Gazette Communications
Gazette
Collins
Bush
U.S
Eternal flame back at Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial
The eight foot high gold plated stainless flame returns atop the Veterans Memorial Building with a dedication ceremony. Veterans groups note the aging World War II generation will soon fade leaving younger veterans to carry the tribute forward. The project cost over $30 000 with most funds to come from private donations and the rest from the commission budget.
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Veterans Memorial Building
Cedar Rapids
America
al Lenway
Veterans Memorial Commission
May
Commission
ADA 10th Anniversary Refocuses on Disability Equality
Cherie Clark reflects on a decade since the ADA of 1990, hailing progress and noting ongoing barriers for 54 million Americans with disabilities. She outlines five titles, calls for improved attitudes, accessibility in employment public services and public accommodations, and ongoing advocacy in Iowa.
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Cherie Clark Aday
Iowa
Cherie Clark
Bertram
John Vikdal
Tragic motorcycle crash linked to long pursuit
Cedar Rapids resident Janet Davidson laments the July 16 death of Deisy Sanchez after a motorcycle chase ended in a fatal crash. She questions the deputy's pursuit and the driver's refusal to stop, calling for accountability for the loss of a mother and friend.
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Deisy Sanchez
Deisy
Janet Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Don't blame AIDS on homosexuals
A letter criticizes a prior call to blame homosexuality for AIDS as dishonest and illogical. It argues AIDS is spread through heterosexual transmission and from parents to children in Africa, condemning linking the issue to the Boy Scouts' anti gay campaign.
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Africa
Boy Scouts
The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Rules
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns though not all are printed. Submissions must include the writer name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. limit about 300 words. send to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email with complete contact details.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Real facts debated at Tuma Soccer Complex near Cedar Rapids
Neighbors clash with Cedar Rapids parks commissioner Dale Todd over traffic and noise from the Tuma Soccer Complex. He says activity will grow with state tournaments, while critics note insufficient road improvements and taxpayer-funded development.
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Tuma
Dale Todd
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Todd
Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette says it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions to appear in future publications.
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Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Eternal Flame
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