Local school maintenance should be funded locally in Iowa
Editorial argues that Iowa should not rely on state funds to fix deteriorating school buildings. It cites Des Moines lagging maintenance and Cedar Rapids’ example, warning state bailouts distort local responsibility and may reward poor management. It stresses local obligation and prudent budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Miss America pageant to allow two piece swimsuits for 77th edition
Sponsors of the 77th Miss America Pageant say swimsuit rules will loosen for fall, offering two piece ensembles as an option. No string bikinis or thong styles will be allowed, with officials stressing the event remains non sexual and focused on individual presentation. The program airs September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
United States
Congress
Gazette
Congo Hails Kabila as Mobutu’s Replacement Amid Turmoil
Bakatampa Malu Motombo and Tara Tramonte report on May 17 to May 29 power shifts in Zaire. Laurent Kabila proclaims a transition, faces Rwandese officials, arrests UDPS leader Tshisekedi, and promises elections. Civil unrest continues with protests, massacres in Avira, and regional ethnic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakatampa Malu Motombo
Tara Tramonte
Desire Mobutu
Desire Kabila
Mobutu
Kabila
Zaire
Togo
Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Etienne Tshisekedi
UDPS
Union Democracy and Social Progress
Tshisekedi
Rwandese
National Conference On Zaire
CNS
Congo Brazzaville
Zairian
Matadi
Bas-Zaire
Equator
Alarme
Avira
Kivu
Pulitzerworthy Bagel Praise Sparks Bread Debate
Letter writer praises Jacquelyn Mitchard bagel column and jokes about a Pulitzer, jokes about bread and rye, cites Iowa City coop sourcing Lithuanian pumpernickel, recalls New York daily bread. Letter from Niles Ross Cedar Rapids also critiques Gazette stance on Second Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Gazette
Pulitzer
Midwest
Iowa City
New Pioneer
Co-op
Kansas
Nebraska
New York City
Sweden
Public Letters Policy for The Gazette Submissions
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with guidelines. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number for verification. Addresses are not published. no anonymous letters allowed. limit 300 words per writer per 30 days. column length about 700 words or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Apple decline threatens computer future and consumer choice
Daniel Nahmod argues Apple’s fall from influence harms competition, innovation, and access to quality computing. He warns Microsoft and Intel dominance could lock in a limited, dated tech landscape, reducing options and delaying progress across the industry. He notes Apple’s absence preserves style over substance and prioritizes gimmicks over genuine productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Microsoft
Intel
Apple Computers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Hladley
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Congo
Rwanda
Babembe
The
Phare
Kasai
Katanga
Republic of South Africa
Angola
Burundi
Uganda
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Malu Motomba
Ailott
Bagel
Dean Warner
IBM
Apple Computer
Daniel Nahmod
California
Gilbert Amelio
Bill Gates
Gates
Newsday