Student Built House Costs Reach 279 900 In 25th Anniversary Project
The Gazette editorial questions the Cedar Rapids program's high price tag 279 900 for a student built house marking the 25th anniversary. It notes that while the project builds skills and cooperation with professionals, the cost reflects market conditions and lot covenants. The piece calls for more modest housing targets and public resources toward affordable segments.
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Terry Knake
Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors
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Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Oak Hill
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Habitat
Cedar Rapids
Spelling Decline Linked to Whole Language Teaching
The Los Angeles Times reports falling spelling scores in California tied to the whole language approach to teaching reading and writing. Citing the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, the Times notes declines since 1990 and cites numerous playful spellings as evidence of broader literacy concerns.
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Nayme
Hobez
Celery
Landfill plan faces farm owners and public scrutiny near Cedar Rapids
Reader letters urge study of a proposed landfill on 13 family farms near Cedar Rapids. They critique compensation as inadequate, argue for Illinois landfills as a cheaper alternative, and warn against incomplete information in Bluestein’s materials while ECO groups press for a slower, fuller review.
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Bluestein
ECO
Bluestem
Bluestem the Sorcerer Rules Linn as Peasants Suffer
In a fable like tale, Bluestem seizes peasants farms turning land into dumps while the king is away. The peasants protest asking what they will eat and where they will live, but Bluestem insists taxes continue and none prosper except him. Narrator Neil Stratton signs off from Toddville.
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Linn
Bluestem
Mixed blessing making medicine taste good
Tom Walsh of Iowa City recalls a family tragedy tied to flavored medicines. He describes a 2 year old overdose on cherry flavored cough medicine, underscoring the ongoing need for vigilance as flavoring remains common.
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Health & Science
Gazette letter submission guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Half day kindergarten as best start for all students
In Cedar Rapids Rosanne Freeburg argues for half day kindergarten to foster bonding, listening, family involvement, and creativity through music while criticizing all day programs and overpaid administration. She suggests neighborhood K-8 models with compact classrooms and accountability based pay for teachers.
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Cedar Rapids
Rosanne Freeburg
Reading readers letters pledge from The Gazette
The Gazette presents letters from readers with a disclaimer that accuracy and value judgments are not endorsed. It notes that contradictions or corrections may be published by other readers, offering equal opportunity for response.
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Time to Enforce City Dog Ordinance
Public concerns push Cedar Rapids residents to enforce leash rules and feces pickup. Mamie Waterbury notes personal bag use and urges city signs reflecting leash and waste requirements.
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Mamie Waterbury
Cedar Rapids
Call for Consistent and Equal Ticketing Policy in Cedar Rapids
Matt Matheny urges Cedar Rapids police to implement a uniform policy for traffic enforcement. He argues that tickets should be issued consistently regardless of driver race, age, sex, vehicle type, or an officer’s mood, and calls for equal treatment whether warnings or tickets are used.
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Cedar Rapids
West Chester Community Marks Quasquicentennial Parade
West Chester in Washington County celebrates its 125th anniversary with a standout parade and strong community turnout. Catherine Moffet Godwin Cedar Rapids lauds the event.
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West Chester
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Washington County
Catherine Moffet
Godwin
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids opposed zoo plan voiced by Audrey Rahn
Citizen letters challenge a proposed Cedar Rapids zoo citing wasteful spending, animal welfare concerns, and reliance on out of state experts. Critics urge testing demand, insist venture risks, and question impact on Bever Park animals and native habitats while praising local input.
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Wichita, Kan
Cedar Rapidians
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