DNR blamed for Lake Macbride and Backbone Lake mess
Marge Wetherill of Coralville vents at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources over delays and mismanagement surrounding Backbone State Park and Lake Macbride. She notes private volunteers repaired and prepared the lake, only to see gates opened and ongoing flooding, with projections delaying restoration to a scenic depth beyond Memorial Day 2001.
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Dependence on Oil and the Path to Alternative Energy
The piece argues high oil prices are inevitable and may curb fuel-inefficient SUVs, reduce accidents, and cut air pollution. It urges adoption of fuel-efficient and alternative energy by automakers, governments, and consumers, noting petroleum reserves may vanish this century and urging early transition.
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Letters attack gay neighbors with slander and hate
Reader letters in The Gazette condemn anti gay and anti LGBT rhetoric while accusing writers of ignorance and malice. The writer urges readers to meet gay neighbors and reconsider prejudice, noting Cedar Rapids hosted a gay festival in a park.
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Vocabulary Lessons Go Too Far For County Reader
A reader from Vinton sends a nine paragraph critique of a verbose column highlighting inflated diction. The writer sums examples such as mano a mano and rictus while translating terms like seminal and avuncular and notes the impact on clarity and tone.
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