Gable courted by Republicans to run for Iowa governor
Editorial notes Dan Gable a famed coach could be recruited to challenge Gov. Tom Vilsack next year. It compares athletic fame to political experience, referencing Jesse Ventura and other wrestler politicians, and questions whether sports stars should govern.
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Grassley and Baucus steer smooth Finance Committee
The article notes the long running bipartisan pairing of Senator Grassley Iowa and Senator Baucus Montana on the Finance Committee. It highlights their 16 years of cooperation, the $1.35 trillion tax cut bill as evidence, and predicts Baucus will take the chair from Grassley amid broad praise for evenhanded leadership.
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Rural Iowan Job Service Closures Prompt Travel Burden
George K. Lake argues rural Workforce Development offices in Independence Oelwein Manchester and 53 other communities will close on June 30. He warns this reduces local access to career counseling unemployment services retraining and employer matching and urges readers to contact legislators during the June 19 special session to maintain funding and keep offices open.
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Pope meets Syrian mufti in mosque praised for peace efforts
The Gazette editorial photo shows the pope shaking hands with a Syrian mufti in a mosque as it commends interfaith cooperation. It weighs views claiming different understandings of God, noting Christian doctrine on the Trinity and scriptural references.
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Homophobic Take Sparks Reader Alarm on June News
A reader condemns a June 2 headline claiming homosexual life has bad results as bigoted and absurd. They criticize the article’s “clean and natural” rationale contrasting it with a loving same sex relationship.
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The Gazette states letters are not guaranteed accurate and do not reflect the paper's judgments. Readers may publish corrections or contrarian views, and opposing opinions will have an equal opportunity for publication.
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Cedar Rapids to raze Veterans Memorial Stadium for new facility
City official Gary L. Craig announces the old Veterans Memorial Stadium will be demolished to build a modern venue meeting today codes and accessibility standards. The plan aims to provide universal access, safety, and comfort for fans while creating new memories for Cedar Rapids as the city moves into the 21st century.
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Public view on Ten Commandments in public spaces
Letter writers defend displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, courts, and public squares. They contrast religious reminders with modern idols and praise the commandments as universal moral guidance, while criticizing Supreme Court views and supporting inclusion and constitutional principles.
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