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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1988
Page
6
An Iowa editorial urges residents to form a charter commission to study options for consolidating county offices and merging governments. The piece notes Senate support but warns of vested interests, proposing fairer commission membership and a future vote by the people to decide on restructuring.
The article pinpoints systemic taunting of visiting players by college crowds. It cites Duke Missouri Iowa State and Arizona State cases targeting athletes’ families or illnesses, noting the harm to reputation and urging officials to curb such conduct. Steve Kerr led Arizona with 20 points in a 101-73 win.
Readers letter wrestles with Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier and Tinker to urge stronger student press protections. It argues the Supreme Court opinion misreads Tinker and cautions government control over school papers, while urging library book returns and veteran employment advocacy.
The Linn County Senior Advocates held a breakfast inviting leaders of county senior citizen groups. The note thanks attendees for their support and outlines upcoming surveys on Medicare assignment and supplemental insurance.
A brief remembrance notes Hjordis Dahlen’s passing and her gift of kindness. It highlights her teaching of children, love of language, and uplifting influence on friends, as readers reflect on a life that felt meaningful even in illness.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
A juror recounts four months of service in the Iowa District Court, Linn County. The piece explains jury selection, paneling, excuses, compensation, and the impact on work while noting the commitment, randomness, and occasional intimidating cases.
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