Iowa leads on prescription drug costs as Congress stalls
The Gazette Editorial applauds Iowa for creating the Iowa Priority Prescription Savings Program and a state task force to study a broader discount drug program. It notes rising senior prescription rates since 1992 and asserts Congress is unlikely to pass a Medicare drug benefit this year despite bipartisan proposals.
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Mildred Benson the Iowa author behind Nancy Drew
Mildred Wirt Benson born 1905 in Ladora Iowa became the first woman to earn a master’s from the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She wrote 23 Nancy Drew books 1930 to 1953 the Penny Parker mysteries and many other teen works. Benson later wrote for the Toledo Blade and launched Millie Benson’s Notebook. Her death last Tuesday drew praise from peers noting her impact on girls’ perceived possibilities.
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Highway 100 bypass sparks safety and planning debate
Cedar Rapids readers urge rethinking the Highway 100 extension focusing on safety near hazardous materials and schools. The letter argues for sidewalks and bike lanes, questions urban planning, and warns against overemphasis on growth and money at the expense of environmental and community health.
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Salter Drives Primary Hit For Senate Seat In Iowa
Cynthia M. Lyon urges Iowans to back Bill Salter in the Republican primary against Tom Harkin. She highlights Salter’s tax reform stance and Second Amendment support, contrasting with Greg Ganske and praising Salter as a defender of liberty and private property rights.
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The Gazette Letter Policy Prompting Reader Input
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Mail The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Carey Gibson Seeks Solutions for Iowa District 38
Carey Downs Gibson, Republican candidate in House District 38, argues for leadership to stretch scarce resources and connect short-term and long-term goals. She promotes collaboration between public and private sectors to improve services at lower costs and urges voting for her on Tuesday in Cedar Rapids.
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Carey Downs Gibson
Carey Gibson
Daryl Spivey
Cedar Rapids
Local winds lash town as election season nears
The report notes strong gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph signaling that an election cycle is approaching locally. No further details on candidates or dates are provided.
Don Palmer for Iowa House District 38
Endorsement praising Don Palmer’s 40 year Rockwell Collins career and leadership. Highlights include space program experience and a track record of problem solving. Emphasizes public service in National Guard church work and Republican campaigns and urges support in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
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John R. Girotto
Cedar Rapids
Iowa National Guard
Retraction over Drug Dealers remark targets Rep Larson Jr
In a May 5 Gazette letter David M. Elderkin retracts his claim that Rep. Chuck Larson Jr. advocates executing drug dealers. Elderkin cites Larson's clarification that he does not seek death for drug offenders and apologizes for the mistake.
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