Schools warned about exclusive soda deals in Cedar Rapids
Editorial argues exclusive 10 year vending contracts with Coca Cola Pepsi or tied vendors risk long term dependency. Colorado firm offers 460000 annually. local vendor proposes 207000. Authors suggest multi brand machines or self vend option to avoid Cold War style soda battles and ensure district funds.
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Ing
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Kim Brokaw
Brokaw Vending
Hiawatha
DC Marketing
Pueblo
Colo
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
Iowa
Iowa City
Brokaw
AFI's Top 100 American Films sparks debate on omissions
The AFI top 100 list stirs controversy over silent era omissions and the absence of directors like Ernst Lubitsch and Preston Sturges. Critics argue about the prominence of Citizen Kane and the Oscars linked to the 33 Best Picture winners, while speculation questions whether awards dictated greatness or vice versa.
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American Film Institute
AFI
Ernst Lubitsch
Preston Sturges
Sullivan
Casablanca
Western Front
River Kwai
Kwai
Farmers defend pesticide use and safe farming practices
Lyle Johannsen of Monona a long time farmer and agri feed dealer argues pesticides provide benefits outweighing risks. He cites improved yields and safety due to informed use and scientific backing and warns against blanket bans harming food supply.
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America
EPA
Iowa
United States
Lyle Johannsen
Monona
Meaning of a killing and civic responsibility in media
Reader thanks Dr. Patricia McGuire for a June 4 column and notes Superintendent Lew Finch on Cedar Rapids schools accountability. The piece urges action, questions media influence on youth, and argues that society must change to prevent copycat killings and protect communities.
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Patricia McGuire
Lew Finch
Cedar Rapids
Glassman
Sales tax vote chance for Cedar Rapids schools
A reader speculates on a 1 cent sales tax for schools approved by voters in Cedar Rapids, noting potential $69 million over five years and outside-district impact. The piece argues the media hype will follow and mentions future referendums.
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Cedar Rapids
Baseball still needs a new home in Cedar Rapids
Wally Krouse, president of the Cedar Rapids Baseball Club, thanks supporters after voters rejected the 1 cent sales tax plan for a new stadium yet urges backing to secure professional baseball's future in Cedar Rapids. He acknowledges opponents while calling for continued community help.
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Cedar Rapids
Wally Krouse
Cedar Rapids Baseball Club
Iowa City Beats Doom and Gloom in Downtown Voice
Residents push back against sensational reports of downtown decline. The piece paints a scene of summer concerts, crowds in parking lots, and lingering in malls, arguing Iowa City still thrives amid local life and activity.
Two Theories for Errors in Copy: Gremlins and Type Lice
A reader suggests two culprits behind printed mistakes in word processed copy. The piece recalls editors Bruce Fishwild and Jean Fountain noting post print errors from familiar typing rituals and screen use, then jokes about gremlins and type lice as explanations.
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Jean Fountain
Iowa City
L.C. Smiths
Remingtons
Bruce
L.C. Smith
Bill Remington
Cedar Rapids
Ted Kubicek
Ted
Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require the writer's full name signature and daytime phone number, with addresses not published. Limit is 300 words for letters and 700 words for columns, with one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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