The economics case for immigration guest column
Don Cell, a retired economics professor from Cornell College, argues for a humane immigration policy that favors guest workers and paths to citizenship. He cites labor market needs, aging demographics, and the economic benefits of immigrants while countering fear-based rulings. The piece highlights Mexico’s development, migrant wages, and programs like the North American Investment Fund to connect isolated communities.
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Cedar Rapids district readies tobacco ban on school property
Letter from Meredith Slaymaker supports banning tobacco at Cedar Rapids Community School District campuses. COMMIT Tobacco Free Coalition offers quit smoking services for students staff and community members as part of the policy push.
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Debate over a chaplain gift and park concerns echo across town
Readers weigh in on a proposed team chaplain hire and trauma over Redmond Park closures. The letter flood critiques Cheney Bush era policies, dog fighting fears, park safety, and civic action. Citizens urge council contact and reflection on leadership.
Tobacco vendors must verify age to curb underage sales
A reader recounts two underage shoppers obtaining cigarettes at a local store. The cashier asked if they were old enough, both replied yes, and left with the products. The writer urges managers to train staff to verify IDs every time to protect youth from tobacco harm.
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Dad's Day Off Framing Sparks Reader Letters
A Gazette Accent reader criticizes the June 9 front page piece about a child near a mower, arguing the article overemphasizes safety rules and insults readers’ common sense while noting the publication’s role in shaping household power tool practices.
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