Anonymity on Web Upsets Iowans Amid IWP Debate
An Iowa Gazette report notes anonymous online attacks during University of Iowa conflict over the International Writing Program. University leaders and forum keepers cite tradeoffs between free, open discussion and civility, with critics labeled and some posters remaining nameless.
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University of Iowa
Save Iwp
Linda Maxson
Liberal Arts
Queen Maxson
Bob Bowlsby
Ann Rhodes
University
Save Swp
Sports Forum
Dean Maxson
The
Gazette
NATO
TF Universi
Bowman Woods residents decry noise ordinance breach by Marion permits
Local neighbors urge Marion City Council to enforce the noise limit after a rock band outside a beer garden played from 6 30 p m to after 11 p m near a residential area June 19. They cite sleeplessness and disrupted evening plans.
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Bowman Woods
Marion
Bluestem Board advances condemnation of Honey Grove site
Citizens oppose the Honey Grove Road landfill amid questions of land use policy and a 1988 ruling. The Bluestem Board, after hours of public comment, votes to pursue condemnation if a sale offer fails, while critics urge lawful and civil processes.
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Bluestem Board of Directors
Honey Grove Road
Cedar River
Linn County
Lee Clancey
Bluestem Board
Honey Grove
Gazette
Hennessey
Bluestem
Francis Wagner
Cedar Rapids
MYCA Camp Horizon proposal near North Liberty faces scrutiny
Neighbors critique a 106 acre MYCA development plan labeled comparable by the Corps of Engineers. The draft includes a central lodge, cabins and tents for 200, a private dock, beach, storage buildings, and extensive parking. Critics urge full site surveys, on site staking, wastewater analysis, and clear lease terms for environmental review. Al Carr outlines concerns near North Liberty.
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North
Liberty
Ens
North Liberty
Girl Scouts Lodge
Wayne Johanson
Corps of Engineers
Corps
MYCA
Department of Natural Resources
Scales Bend Road
200Th Street
Gazette letters policy and submission details
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent by mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email to the listed contacts.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Lidice analogy sparks outrage over NATO Yugoslavia policy
Daniel R. Baldwin of the National Czech & Slovak Museum condemns a Cedar Falls letter comparing NATO actions in Yugoslavia to Nazi crimes. He recalls Lidice’s mass executions and warns such comparisons insult victims and Czech Americans in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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Lidice
U.S
Yugoslavia
Bohemia
Reinhold Heydrich
Heydrich
NATO
Nazi Germany
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