Cedar Rapids Flood Response Broad and Ongoing
Dozens of law enforcement agencies joined Cedar Rapids and Linn County in flood relief along with 750 Iowa National Guard members and Navy Coast Guard support. Rockwell Collins donated 2 million to aid victims, while Quaker Foods and Snacks pledged to rebuild and resume operations for about 1100 workers. Water conservation kept city supply from collapsing.
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Cedar Rapids Flood Sees Organ Loss Amid Conservation Push
In Cedar Rapids the week long water emergency spurred broad public and business conservation, yet some did not participate. The Paramount Theatre’s 1,000-pound Mighty Wurlitzer organ, a 1928 installation, was damaged beyond repair and will be rebuilt or replaced, a difficult task given parts are scarce since 1932. The Rhinestone Barton at Theatre Cedar Rapids suffered far less damage.
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Political outrage over Clinton impeachment and Starr Report
Letter writer questions why Republicans pursued Clinton impeachment for sex while wartime lies and policy missteps go unchecked. The piece contrasts Starr's report with ongoing accusations and asks where independent investigation stands.
Volunteer Help for Flood Victims Question
A reader poll asks if you or someone you know volunteered to assist flood victims during the recent crisis. Respondents choose YES or NO to reflect personal involvement.
Gazette Online Poll Prompts View on FEMA Aid and Religion
Readers vote daily on whether they have received FEMA assistance with a 88.2 percent to 11.8 percent split shown. The note includes a controversial claim about religious freedom and sexuality attributed to Michael Mallie Kalona.
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Christians expanding free health care for poor in community
A June 8 letter notes Christians support free care by His Hands Free Medical Clinic, a 14 year faith based group with 60 plus volunteers and 20 churches backing it. It partners with Community Health Free Clinic and other local ERs to serve the poor while Mercy and St Luke's hospitals are Catholic and Methodist founded.
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Supporting the war is bankrupting America
A reader argues that backing the Iraq war harms the United States, citing economic strain, rising debt, and a weakened dollar. The writer contends bin Laden uses the invasion to recruit, compares the Iraq conflict to the Soviet Afghanistan quagmire, and calls for an orderly withdrawal without defining success. Harold Seshes Marion.
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Mallard Fillmore Satire Provokes Reader Debate
A reader argues that Mallard Fillmore humor aligns with common sense and criticizes a June 2 letter. The writer contends The Gazette editorials and letters skew liberal, urging readers to skip Mallard and stay content with the paper’s opinion pages.
Strength of Iowans Will Exceed Floodwaters
A speaker praises Iowans for their resilience as Cedar Rapids faced rising floodwaters. The narrator reflects on prayers offered and confidence that the community's strength will outlast the deluge.
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Nazi criminals still free in US as deportations stall
The May 19 Supreme Court decision leaves 6 aging former Nazis in the United States after deportation orders, with no country to accept them. Countries of birth and crimes cited show no interest in taking custody, while Congress considers new rules to pressure cooperation.
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