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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2001
Page
8
Laura Browne argues Mother Goose, often blamed for violence, can teach speech rhythm and resilience. She suggests adapting rhymes for modern kids, notes the book’s nostalgic value, and urges parental guidance to calm sensational claims while preserving cultural heritage.
A reader moved to Cedar Rapids within four weeks but complains about widespread road hazards. The letter cites potholes, slick concrete, poor lighting, dangerous intersections, blind corners, and improper parked cars. It urges state DOT reforms and cites on ramp and road examples.
A reader cites 7 year declines in test scores statewide and a 11.5 percent high dropout rate, blaming administrators for excuses and questioning Special Education growth. The letter argues educators must adapt and improve despite poverty, family issues, and social problems while demanding transparency from the Iowa Department of Education.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Material may be edited and not returned. provides address and contact options for submission.
A reader criticizes bumper sticker politics and John Lohman’s suggestion that Dan Gable run for governor. The letter argues name recognition does not solve state issues like education, economy or energy. It calls for substance from candidates and party to present meaningful issues for Iowa voters.
Readers discuss fatigue implied by posture and word choices. A reader questions moral meaning in a slouch and cites style notes on reins hyphenation and moreso usage. The piece highlights evolving language and perceptions in a comic, reflective tone.
A reader from Belle Plaine argues population growth is the main issue behind environmental change. He notes past absence of wildlife and criticizes housing development while blaming no single agency, including the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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