Veterans Memorial Stadium naming rights plan advances
Cedar Rapids editors report the Veterans Vier Commission and city officials remain on track to begin a $14 million stadium project while addressing concerns over naming rights. Officials note the sale would apply to the baseball field, terrace, and box seats, not the stadium name, and stress without a new ballpark Cedar Rapids could lose its baseball team.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids Baseball Club Inc
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al Lenway
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Gazette
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Doug Neumann
Wally Krouse
Veterans Memorial Commission
Ballpark
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GENERATIONS of Eastern Iowa youngsters
Paul Roehs 50, a devoted juvenile probation officer for 24 years in the Sixth Judicial District, died Monday from a brain tumor. He guided countless youths with passion, insight, and compassion, earning respect through knowledge and a steady presence as Linn County and regional services noted his loss.
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Sixth Judicial District
Ivan Vonk
Youth Services of
Linn County
Roehs
Paul
Iowa
Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Most letters are published, but not all. All material is subject to editing and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name, signature, full street address and daytime phone number.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Freedom and risk in organic farming rules debate
Illinois farmer Steve Wentworth argues that a federal organic standard could force coexistence conflicts between conventional and organic growers. He urges allowing trace biotech content and clarifying that only intentional use is prohibited, urging public comments to USDA by June 12.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
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Usda.gov
Illinois
Foundation Earth
Pride Fest 2000 Celebrates Our Diverse GLBTA Community
A community leader invites neighbors to Pride Fest 2000 in Greene Square Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, highlighting three decades of progress since the Stonewall Riots and Executive Order No. 7 prohibiting discrimination in the state executive branch. Meet local LGBTQIA+ residents, allies, and public servants and celebrate diversity.
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New York City
Iova
Greene Square Park
Trade bill sparks debate on U S workers and global impacts
The article argues the trade bill in Congress will have mixed effects on workers and the economy. It warns of environmental pressure from high volume low-cost imports, incentives to move production abroad, and potential loss of access to American consumer goods. It also cites concerns about subsidies, reciprocity, and regulatory costs influencing corporate decisions.
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China
Soviet Union
America
Gazette Letters Policy On Readers Opinions
The Gazette notes it does not vouch for accuracy of letters or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers through future publication opportunities.
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Cedar Rapids school system faces crowding and facility needs
Cedar Rapids schools finish a tough year with Van Buren Elementary moving 11 teachers and adding a third grade while sharing special education space. Districtwide crowding, outdated plumbing and leaking roofs persist despite a three year facilities study and a failed local option sales tax vote.
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van Buren Elementary
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Linn County
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