Gazette Criticized Over Barak Coverage By Cedar Rapids Clergy
Rabbi Aaron Sherman and Rabbi Stephanie Alexander condemn The Gazette for three opinion pieces March 1 on Ehud Barak's speech at Coe College. They accuse the paper of misrepresenting journalism, bias, and an inflammatory photo and headlines. The pair urge higher standards and support a two state solution with peace goals.
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Thanks to all who helped after Feb 24 ice storm
A grateful reader thanks Gazette staff utility workers Comfort Inn Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee Mount Vernon Road postal workers carriers sanitation fuel deliverers and other service personnel for their care after the February 24 ice storm. The note praises patience kindness and civic spirit across Iowa communities.
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Power Outage in Victor Highlights Community Resilience
Lila Borg Rohrer describes a week without electricity in Victor due to ice and storms. Neighbors checked on seniors, line crews battled dangerous weather, National Guard warned of surges, and residents improvised heating and cooking with limited resources.
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Acts of kindness amid blizzard lift spirits in Mount Vernon
Daniel Carter writes of his in laws waiving a $100 dog euthanasia fee at Mount Vernon Vet Clinic during a storm. He praises their generosity and shares thoughts on underground power lines to prevent outages, asking why not bury lines to improve reliability and safety.
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