Iowa School District Consolidation Aims for Fairness
Gazette editors argue Iowa’s consolidation reduces costly fragmentation as districts shrink to about 325 within three years from 418. They note benefits for students in larger districts, with happier kids, more engaging classes, and smarter resource allocation, while rural ties to hometown districts fade.
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Tion
United States
Iowa
Linn
Gazette
Urbana
Oxford Junction
Re Igh
Educa
Fewer Farmers and the Shifting Face of Agriculture
The piece argues that despite ongoing agricultural abundance and efficiency, farm families are disappearing as many shift to city jobs. Census and USDA data show a third of male farmers and two thirds of female farmers have secondary incomes, with 46 000 fewer farming occupations in 1990 vs 1980. It laments the loss of the personal farm family touch while noting land remains.
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United States
U.S. Census Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Faith and democracy in America endure through moral authority
A reflective piece argues the United States remains the longest living self governing experiment but warns democracy needs faith in moral values and institutions. It criticizes politicians media hype and economic focus while urging renewal of home church and school authority to sustain a government of the people.
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Thomas Jefferson
Europe
United States
John Kennedy
America
Lincoln
Iowans urge Bush to lead on Earth Summit climate plan
A group of Iowa signers from Iowa City urge President Bush to engage in climate change and biodiversity treaty negotiations at the Rio Earth Summit. They warn of U S isolation, biodiversity collapse, and costly energy imports, urging congressional action and a global leadership legacy.
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Rio de Janeiro
Bush
United States
Earth
Linn-Mar board vows on merger and bond drive questioned
R E Schlegel of Marion accuses Linn-Mar School Board of political posturing over a proposed merger with Marion Independent and a bond issue plan. He contends the resolution is hollow and urges defeating additional bonds until merger occurs.
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Linn-Mar
Marion
R.E. Schlegel
10Th St
Czech Village Street Dance Seeks City Support
Michael Tiernan of Spike's Place appeals to Cedar Rapids City Council and residents for continued financial backing of the July 3 Czech Village Street Dance. He notes the event boosts local merchants near the Farmer's Market St. Joseph's Parade and Houby Days, praising last year's favorable response and promising another successful summer.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Joseph’s
Czech Village
Michael Tiernan
Spike
16Th Ave
Campaign thanks from Linn County supervisor candidate
James M. Houser thanks supporters and volunteers for yard sign work phone calling and other efforts that contributed to his Democratic Linn County supervisor campaign success. He lists his address at 4825 Montclair Dr NW as the sender.
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Linn County
James M. Houser
Montclair Dr
Women as Abusers and Self-Defense Claims
A critical letter questions The Gazette's view on women and violence. It argues women commit two-thirds of serious child abuse and cite studies noting violent acts by lesbians, challenging the notion that women only act in self-defense. It urges balanced reporting and denounces political correctness.
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The
Gazette
Readers Letters Policy Notes in The Gazette
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or imply value judgments. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Freedom Festival debate over street dance rights
Rick Harover argues Cedar Rapids should permit the July 3 street dance and resist exclusive control by the Freedom Festival Committee. He says celebrations of freedom must include diversity and avoid banning community events.
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David Good
Peter Teahen
Freedom Festival Committee
John Phillip Sousa
Cedar Rapids
Rick Harover
Springville
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