Taller faster thrill rides draw Iowa opinions and revenue
The piece argues thrill rides now reach greater heights and speeds led by Cedar Point Millennium Force and notes industry growth and accident data. Adventureland Iowa officials caution against costly new coasters, prioritizing a family park and service while acknowledging national stats and brain injury concerns.
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Associated Press
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Sandusky
Ohio
United States
Adventureland Park
Altoona
Arnolds Park
West Okoboji
Ryan Sullivan
Iowa
Adventureland
Sullivan
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
Do vaccines lead to autism a parents perspective debate
Robert and Kelly Meyer defend vaccine safety while challenging the medical consensus. They cite Andrew Wakefield and John O Leary linking measles antigen to autism and urge long term safety studies and review of the MMR schedule. They advocate DAN doctors dietary allergy testing and alternative therapies.
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Robert and
Kelly Meyer
Bernard Rimland
Carol Tavris
Rimland
Altcorp.com
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
FDA
Congress
Andrew Wakefield
England
John O'Leary
Ireland
Wakefield
O'Leary
U.S. Committee For Government Reform
House
Joshua
American Medical Association
AMA
Tavris
No Yes Vote Until Bond Details Are Published
Cedar Rapids readers demand an itemized, prioritized, priced list of school district needs before a bond election. The Gazette and residents call for full public information on the $115 million facilities plan, arguing funds must support education and not amenities or child care.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
ALOT
Rare write in bid for state Senate in District 28
Voters are urged to support Gary Hart as a write in for the Democratic nomination in District 28. The notice explains district boundaries including parts of Jones and Linn counties and instructs voters to mark an X in the box next to his name so the vote counts.
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Gary Hart
Grant
Washington
Fayette
Monroe
Spring Grove
Otter Creek
Jackson
Maine
Linn, Brown
Buffalo
Boulder
Marion Township
Linn-Mar
Walker
Palo
Center Point
Alburnett
Coggan
Central City
Springville
Prairieburg
Robins
Hiawatha
Cedar Rapids
Center Junction
Jones County
Linn County
Gary
Iowa
University of Iowa
Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Tom Vilsack
Cedar Rapids Schools Earn High Praise From Local Family
A Cedar Rapids family commends the Cedar Rapids Community School system praising Superintendent Lew Finch and the dedicated teachers for their excellent education. They note positive comparisons with other districts and gratitude for the staff’s concern toward students.
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Cedar Rapids
Nashville
Tenn
Lew Finch
The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns with editing rights reserved. All submissions must include full name signature address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Letters up to 300 words. one letter per writer per 30 days. column length under 700 words.
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