Fund-raising mess stains both parties in editorial view
The piece argues Clinton approvals of 1995 White House donor plans fuel calls for independent counsel on campaign financing. It notes Hill hearings loom, D Amato’s role raises tempers, and a 900 plus White House visitor list fuels partisan damage control ahead of 2000.
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Democratic National Committee
White House
Senate
Trent Lott
Capitol Hill
Janet Reno
Alfonso D’amato
New York
Hillary
Clintons
D’amato
George Petaki
George Bush
al Gore
Adair Officials Volunteer Pay To Trim City Budget
Adair council members waive nominal salaries to cut about 15 percent from the 1997 98 budget of just over 500000. Mayor Brenda Wedemeyer and colleagues forego 100 dollar monthly mayoral pay and 12 dollar monthly council stipends to save under two thousand overall. The gesture reflects public servants’ dedication and volunteer effort to help the town.
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Adair
Brenda Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer
Way
Holocaust course at Mount Mercy College shapes memory and study
James Grove and Jay Shuldiner describe an honors Holocaust class at Mount Mercy College funded by a Thaler trust to teach the topic yearly. They frame a humane, historical approach, balancing Jewish history, anti Semitism, and modern relevance with student reflection, drama, and art.
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James Grove
Jay Shuldiner
Mount Mercy College
David
Joan Thaler
Mount Mercy
Coe
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Mount Mercy and
Nelly Toll
Toll
Yad Vashem
Jerusalem
Michael Carroll
Iowa Humanities Board
Roy J. Carver
Anti-smoking debate voiced as intrusion by letter writer
Bob Dostal denounces a Feb 14 Gazette anti-smoking discussion as government overreach. He argues officials sue tobacco firms over health costs while others push higher cigarette taxes, warning against meddling in personal choices and questioning long-term care and lifestyle costs.
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Phil Brammer
Branstad
Tom Miller
Tobacco
Stephen Goddard
Time Magazine
Hawkeye
Bob Dostal
Iowa City
Firearms policy clash drew critique from Cedar Rapids writer
Mark Myers of Cedar Rapids rebukes Rhiannon Hall and IPGV for gun control positions. He accuses Hall of evading Dolan's points, cites a long study on crime and ownership, and argues policies disarm law abiding citizens while boosting crime. He urges training and concealed carry advocacy.
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Rhiannon Hall
Iowans For the Prevention
Ed Dolan
Iowa Sportsmen's Federation
Dolan
IPGV
Hall
Readers Letters Page Note on Publication Rules
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in letters. It notes readers have equal opportunity for publication and may submit corrections or contradictions.
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Gazette
Rep. Larson Urges Standards for UI Graduate Teaching
A Cedar Rapids reader supports Rep. Chuck Larson urging the University of Iowa to certify graduate student teachers for subject mastery and clear English. The letter condemns perceived spin and cash flow motives, calling UI a tax-supported bureaucracy resistant to public critique.
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University of Iowa
U of I
U.S
Chuck Larson
Chuck
City Handles Winter Recreation With Groomed Trails
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department praises February skiing in city parks. Snow was adequate and trails were groomed with a new grooming machine. Commissioner Chip Hughes leads winter recreation efforts. thanks go to staff and grooming operators. John and Nancy Morris.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns. Writers must provide full name, street address, and daytime phone number, with no anonymity, and include contact details. editors may edit but will not return material.
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Cedar Rapids
Expose Gay Lawmakers Who Vote Anti-Gay
A gay Iowa City reader argues for exposing lawmakers who vote against gay rights and notes the Arizona congressman Jim Kolbe publicly acknowledging his sexuality after being outed. He emphasizes privacy differs from public accountability and urges disclosure to fight hypocrisy.
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ACLU
North Dakota
Arizona
Jim Kolbe
Arizona Republic
Phoenix
William C. Stosine
Iowa City
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