Property value myths and assessor claims questioned
Marion reader questions Linn County property values after a Gazette report on purchasing multiple parcels near the Administrative Building. The letter cites a $253000 purchase valued at $81375 assessed and argues market values often exceed assessed values by large margins.
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Gazette
Linn County Administrative
Gary Jarvis
Linn County
Jarvis
Paul J. Stoppels
Marion
Don't forget the value of a soul in cloning debate
A reader warns against cloning humans and emphasizes the soul's primacy, arguing God breathes life and that no science can replicate a soul. The note contrasts Dolly aging prematurely with the belief that eternal destiny hinges on spiritual life, urging careful handling of life and a moral choice.
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Bradley seen as fresh presidential candidate and role model
A reader lauds Bill Bradley his career as NBA star and U S senator and urges voters to consider his qualifications He notes his integrity intelligence and broad experience from college through public life as a basis for a possible presidential bid
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Washington Post
Bill Bradley
United States
Duane
Bradley
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Sen. Bradley
NBA
Education reform critique calls for charter schools in Iowa
Letter argues public schools rely on money and administration rather than classroom accountability. Claims Cedar Rapids district wastes funds on administration, blames government and unions, and urges building level autonomy with parent involvement and longer instructional days.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette letter submission guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email setout.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Clarifies Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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