Neighborly ties grow between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The editorial notes growing economic links between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City aided by new regional leadership and transport corridors. It cites past visions of joint growth, the I‑380 and Highway 218 corridor, and census context, arguing mutual benefit from intensified cooperation and shared development goals.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ken Sullivan
GM Saturn
Robert Caldwell
Bob Caldwell
Des Moines
Iowa
Coralville
North Liberty
Marion
Hiawatha
C.R. I.C
Checkoff influence on campaign funding sparks debate
A U.S. tax form one dollar voluntary checkoff for funding federal campaigns could be canceled under Reagan's tax plan. Proponents argue tax-funded, cleaner money. opponents worry about shifting to private funds and possible vote buying. The piece calls for stricter caps on contributions and shorter campaigns, suggesting a checkoff halt could win broad support.
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Reagan
Congress
Defense priorities must shift from dollars to needs
Senator Sam Nunn argues for a shift in U.S. defense debate from budget growth to real military needs and objectives. He questions NATO readiness, Persian Gulf defense, mobilization goals, and the 314 war strategy while urging reform of strategy, procurement, and alliance coordination to close the gap between capability and strategy. The piece notes Nunn as ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee and that it was written for The Washington Post.
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Reagan
Congress
U.S
NATO
Bernard Rogers
Persian Gulf
Carter
Europe
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Southwest Asia
Pacific
Weinberger
Warsaw Pact
United States
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Armed Services Committee
Washington Post
Letters to the Gazette About taxation and civic issues
A reader reflects on historic principles of taxation without representation, editorials in The Gazette, hotel motel tax, public rights on Good Friday, city office closures, neighborhood fences, and proposed art center locations. The letter ends with a cautious note that real results are unlikely.
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the Gazette
Jesus
Dallas Holm
Praise
Memorial Day safety break at Cedar Rapids rest areas
The Hawkeye REACT 3038 hosted its tenth annual Memorial Day Safety Break drawing 868 travelers from 18 states to rest stops on I 380. Donors included J P Galway Co Inc McDonalds Kuba Distributing Co Har dees Colonial Bakery and more. The note thanks volunteers Shriners and Heritage Acres residents enjoyed a Shrine Circus day with many sponsors.
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Hawkeye React
Cedar Rapids
J.P. Galway Co., Inc
McDonald's
Kuba Distributing Co
Hardee's
Colonial Bakery
Dolly Madison Cake
Wonder Bread
K-Mart West
Trausch Baking Co
Wendy's
Econofoods West
Drugtown Stores
Hawkeye Food Systems
Iowa Department of Transportation
Shrine Circus
Heritage Acres
Shriners
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Don
Dorothy Harrelson
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John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Oakdale
MacBride
Coralville Lake
College Community
Kirkwood Community College
Sen
Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Department
The
Register
Gazette
Donald Kaul
City Hall
Five Seasons Center
Deb Heath
Heritage Acres Care Center
Clive
ADC
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