Fathers and social order in the era of rising fatherlessness
The piece argues absent fathers erode society by shaping boys’ empathy and aggression, urging a return to social shame around illegitimacy. It classifies fathers as teaching, absent provider, or totally absent, notes historical shifts, and cites Francis Fukuyama via The Atlantic. Gary L. Maydew of Iowa State University is cited as author.
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The
Atlantic
Francis Fukuyama
United States
Fukuyama
Gary L. Maydew
College of Business
Iowa State University
Opposing Viewpoints on Iowa Fiscal Amendments
Readers argue for two Iowa constitutional amendments that would cap spending at 99 percent of revenue and require a 60 percent super majority to raise taxes. They cite past tax changes, debt reduction, and fiscal accountability while warning against potential higher local taxes and loss of financial stability.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Joseph M. Kremer
Jesup
Linn County
Voters urged to vote no on Iowa constitutional amendments
Readers express concerns about two June 29 amendments to the Iowa Constitution. Editorials discuss fiscal limits, property taxes, and long term care funding, urging a no vote and cautioning about state spending and local impact. Names mentioned include Rick Kullander and Cal Hershner.
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General Assembly
Stanley
Craig J. Downing Sigourney
Iowa
Gazette
Iowa General Assembly
Cal Hershner
Cedar Rapids
AARP
Grace For All Not Conditional, Says Ames Conference Speaker
David Stanley at the United Methodist Annual Conference in Ames argues against limited grace for homosexuals. He cites Christ’s sacrifice as universal and inclusive, criticizing self righteous voices and affirming God’s grace for all people regardless of behavior.
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David Stanley
United Methodist Annual Conference
Ames
Church
Christ
God
Gazette letter guidelines and submission details
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns but not all can be printed. Letters address public business and may be edited. none returned. Include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. addresses not published. No anonymous submissions. 300 word limit per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length about 700 words or fewer. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa com with full name address and phone number. Online names alone are not sufficient identification.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Four sentences two problems apiece doubleheader day
The text presents four sentences each with two flagged problems. It notes a typo after hit and a preposition error with into. It discusses remorse and the life sentence in a separate case and critiques phrasing for Britain’s prince Andrew and the Thang Long school visit. It ends with guidance on business jargon around grow and in-words.
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Britain
Prince Andrew
Thang Long
Ho Chi Minh City
Cowpath technology on roads sparked Gazette reflection
A reader critiques the use of traffic lights on bypasses and argues for grade separations. The piece cites Collins Road 1930s design, Edgewood to Center Point bypass, and compares Cedar Rapids Marion area plans to Des Moines and Huntsville, urging IDOT to adopt overpasses and remove traffic lights to boost efficiency.
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Gazette
Collins Road
Edgewood Road
Center Point Road
Idot
Huntsville
Ala
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