Small town and big town politics in Iowa race
The Iowa governor race features Tom Vilsack and Doug Gross debating roots in Defiance and Pittsburgh while urging voters to focus on future policy. The editorial argues both candidates should present substantive ideas rather than mutual attacks to benefit Iowa’s direction.
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States resist deputizing cops to enforce immigration laws
The proposal would let state and local police enforce immigration laws, but chiefs and sheriffs nationwide declined to volunteer. Police fear harming trust with communities and reducing domestic violence and crime prevention efforts. INS faced staffing gaps with about 2,000 agents for interior enforcement across the country.
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Respect owed to roofers and a political jab at Doug Gross
A reader praises roofers for tough work and urges homeowners to hire professionals to avoid leaks and anxiety. The letter notes roofing is demanding with six hips two valleys and three ridges. It also cites June 4 primary results where 64 percent of Republican voters opposed Doug Gross.
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Gross
Bipartisan View on Presidential Military Service
The text argues against partisan attacks on Bush’s National Guard record and notes past claims about Clinton ROTC, Harkin’s Vietnam veteran status, and Kerrey's Medal of Honor war crime accusation. It cites Truman Kennedy and Bush as honorable service members while urging focus on verifiable actions over politics.
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Flag of the United States Birthday Reflections
Edna Carpenter Booker of Iowa City reflects on the 225th birthday of the U S flag, tracing its origins to the 1777 Flag Act, early school pledges, and pivotal moments from independence to nationwide symbolism. She notes Flag Day established in 1949 and a shifting public salute since the 1960s.
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The Gazette invites public letters and columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Printed letters may be edited and not returned. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319-398-5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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