Gas price woes prompt regional price contrasts and speed tips
A Gazette staffer reports gasoline costs vary by region with Milwaukee Chicago and northern Michigan prices rising above two dollars per gallon while Iowa remains under 1.80. He notes a Michigan pipeline break fed shortages, Detroit area fuel outages, and advises cautious driving to save fuel.
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AFI's Top 100 Funny Films sparks debate on Wilder classics
The piece argues Some Like It Hot tops AFI's funniest list and questions The Apartment's high ranking and The Pink Panther Strikes Again's omission. It cites Billy Wilder films and Peter Sellers performance, noting lasting humor and perceived credibility gaps in AFI's selections.
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Critics say public self improvement claims ring hollow
The piece mocks celebrities and politicians who announce they are now “a better person” after events or challenges. It argues lasting improvement requires action not self-congratulatory boasts and notes many examples from sports, entertainment, and politics.
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Spray drift controversy over Iowa Today piece sparks reader critique
An Iowa reader denounces a May 29 Iowa Today article titled spray drift kills dreams as biased and sensational. He argues no one was killed, questions weather and safety claims, and defends applicator training and business practices.
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Gun tradition and faith clash with modern gun control debate
Tressa Slaubaugh of Cedar Rapids defends gun ownership rooted in a rural upbringing. She recalls growing up without electricity or running water, living off the land, and being taught not to treat guns as toys. She condemns gun restriction advocates and urges respect for rules, noting the long history of guns in society.
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The Gazette Open Letter Submission Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown printed. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via Fax or email at gazedit fyiowa com.
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Cedar Rapids 2030 Transportation Plan Hearings urged
Citizens are invited this Wednesday in the Cedar Rapids City Council chambers to review the 2030 Transportation Plan. The Linn County Regional Planning Commission will consider the plan, with emphasis on Southeast Cedar Rapids and a proposed 4 to 5 lane arterial from Highway 100 to Mount Vernon Road.
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