Refereeing Bemoaned After Iowa Purdue Controversy
A veteran observer argues Big Ten officials favor home teams after citing past high profile calls. He cites Iowa Purdue and other infamous decisions, recalls Indiana Michigan and Ohio State Indiana games, and urges coaching and fan pressure for reform.
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Herbie Williams
Johnny Orr
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Eldon Miller
Critics Question Cedar Rapids Growth and Tax Burden
A reader challenges the Cedar Rapids growth push, arguing growth raises taxes and costs. questions whether bigger means better and cites sewer, jail, post office, and library expansions funded by federal grants as reflections of growth-driven expenses. The piece notes mayor and Chamber of Commerce claims about orderly expansion.
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Dale Kueter
Canney
Letters from Eastern Iowans on growth and stability
A reader profile by Richard K. Alman, former Cedar Rapids arborist and Alaska park executive, favors orderly growth and questions adding 500 jobs and 2,000 new residents. He cites Jones County near Anamosa for lower taxes, long-standing rural stability, and a Chamber push to attract industry.
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Richard K. Alman
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State Park System of
Alaska
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