Vote No on June 29 Amendments to Iowa Constitution
A group argues against two proposed constitutional amendments in Iowa, urging voters to reject them on June 29. They claim the measures are anti democratic, overly rigid, and would raise property taxes by limiting local spending and tax relief, compromising schools, roads, and local governments.
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Ann M. Bovbjerg
Iowa City
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Joe Bolkcom
Lowa City
Dick Myers
Mary Mascher
D-lowa City
Ro Foege
Mount Vernon
Minnette Doderer
Ilowa City
Cedar Rapids School District Facility Study pushes classroom space needs
In 1997 I volunteered on the Cedar Rapids School District Facility Study Task Force. We prioritized building capacity to handle enrollment growth, projecting 500 more elementary students by 2001 2002 and later 800. Portable classrooms were used in 1999 2000, and a new northeast elementary school emerged as top priority. The state offers extra K 3 teacher funding but not for facilities, intensifying space pressure. Local communities must shoulder facility responsibility for the future.
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Cedar Rapids
Jackson and
Nixon
Persecution of Baha’is in Iran Amid Crackdown on Faith
A description of Iran’s long running persecution of Baha’is, detailing outlawed religious practice after the Islamic Revolution, attacks on adherents, denial of education, raids on home schools, and imprisonment of 36 volunteer faculty for alleged treason.
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Iran
Whiskey vs whisky in bear county notes and odd typos
A humorous column surveys language quirks and local oddities noting whiskey versus whisky usage, an Irish origin, a West Virginia Distilling Co venture in a body shop, restaurant desert versus dessert confusion, and a Bear County teddy bear tag with erroneous language.
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West Virginia Distilling Co
Marilyn Jones
Mount Vernon
Amendments in Iowa urging fiscal restraint and 60 percent tax vote
Voters consider two constitutional amendments aimed at limiting state spending and requiring a 60 percent supermajority to raise taxes. The Debt Prevention Amendment caps general fund spend at 99 percent of revenue, creates a rainy day fund, and uses strict accounting. the 60 Percent Amendment requires a 60 percent vote to pass any new or increased taxes. Supporters cite past debt and growth, urging a yes to curb spending and ensure accountable government.
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Iowa
Carol
Burton Martin
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Wesleyan College
Limitedgovernment.org
Piratewc
Richard E. Nelson
Lew Finch
Finch
Russ Novotny
Microsoft
Gazette Letters Policy Note on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states that readers letters are not vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. It invites corrections from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of contradictions or clarifications.
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Gazette
Gazette letter guidelines and contact details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include writer’s full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. 300 word limit per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Address and contact information provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowans for Tax Relief chairman thanks debt limit foes
Dave Stanley of Muscatine praises opponents for personal attacks in mailings and videos alleging the Debt Prevention and 60 percent amendments. He says the attacks reveal weak arguments and spur turnout for the pro tax relief amendments to ensure a balanced budget and rainy day fund.
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Dave Stanley
Iowans For Tax Relief
Muscatine
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