Quotes of the Week Reflect Iowa Policy Debates
A Cedar Rapids city official backs state licensure for a downtown casino as lawmakers consider another license moratorium. State Auditor Sand criticizes voucher program costs and procedural missteps under the Reynolds administration. Governor Reynolds defends the state’s school choice program while questions about its administration linger. West Wind Education Policy’s Circe Stumbo calls for a new Cedar Rapids school safety plan amid rising concerns about shootings and harassment. Iowa DNR notes a large Crane Creek fish kill near Manchester with about 40,000 fish dead.
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Call the Midwife memory and a call for change in politics
Community letters discuss historic suffrage struggles and hunger strikes, praise Kamala Harris, and urge voter registration. The writer criticizes Trump’s rhetoric and actions, questions Biden’s age, and argues for better candidates and continued U S leadership. The piece cites violence calls, NATO, Iran deal, and Ukraine.
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Debate on NATO withdrawal and planting trees in Cedar Rapids
Des Moines readers discuss NATO as a military alliance and urge U.S. withdrawal citing historical warnings. Two Cedar Rapids residents, Marco Battaglia and Leon Schindler, reflect on tree planting near power lines and curb markings after the derecho, questioning city and utility coordination.
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Notorious presidential assassination attempts from 1885 to 1933
Tom Babbage recounts historic plots against U.S. leaders. Richard Lawrence attacked Andrew Jackson in 1835, both pistols misfired. Lawrence was executed after a trial. Giuseppe Zangara targeted Franklin Roosevelt in 1933, hitting Chicago Mayor Cermak. Zangara was executed after the failed attempt. Babbage notes Hoover era threats and Zangara’s final words.
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Insight and Books forum details for Eastern Iowans
Insight and Books outlines a Cedar Rapids forum for Eastern Iowans with submissions welcome. Letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words may be sent to editorial thegazette.com or 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401.
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