Iowa Senate votes to end religious exemption for school immunizations
The Iowa Senate rejected a bid to keep the religious exemption for child immunizations by 36-13 and approved a public health bill 46-3 while preserving adults right to refuse treatment. House opposition remains as Rep. Dan Boddicker blocks action without Senate compromise. The editorial urges ending the exemption to protect many children and teachers from contagious disease.
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Sioux City
Mountain climber Huss aims for Everest again this spring
physician Iona Cillan Huss attempts Mount Everest for a second time this spring sponsored by The Gazette. On his first ascent two years ago faulty oxygen forced a retreat at 27 500 feet, teaching him to prioritize safety. He notes Everest is not a do or die project in his life.
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Iona Cillan Huss
the Gazette
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Everest
Linn County Trails Association easement dispute stirs politics
Citizens warn Linn County supervisors against signing a proposed agreement that would grant the Linn County Trails Association a blanket easement on abandoned railroad right of way and county road rights of way. Critics argue the plan risks taxpayer funds, private interests, and property values, urging escrow protections and full legal review. Denise Leubka of Springville notes Farm Bureau ties.
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Marion
Iowa
Linn County Trails Association
LCTA
Linn County Auditor's
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Conservation Department
Denise Leubka
Springville
Linn County Farm Bureau
Letters to the Gazette on gun laws and self defense
A reader argues trigger locks and Brady Bill rules fail to prevent crime. He says criminals ignore laws, cites a Michigan shooting, and warns stricter gun control threatens home and business self defense while upholding constitutional rights.
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Michigan
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not run. Word limits apply and contact details are provided for submission.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Plans to remodel the Englert into a 1100-seat cinema hallmark
Iowa City officials debate turning the Englert Theater into a large single-screen venue. The idea includes preserving stage dimensions and exploring film bookings, tapping Ted Turner for MGM reruns, and referencing Davenport figures Ernie Pannas and Mary Proestler Brown with local theater histories.
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MGM
Iowa City
Davenport
Ernie Pannas
Capitol
Mary Proestler
University
Mary
Charles Brown
Strand
Cedar Rapids
Wrecking Ball
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Chapman Folks
Look to charter schools for solutions nationwide week
National Charter Schools Week highlights charter successes in public education supported by President Clinton and Education Secretary Richard Riley. The piece urges action on charter school legislation, notes local site based management, accountability measures, and calls Iowa to join celebrations in 2001 with advocacy to pass charter school bills.
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Richard Riley
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America
Iowa
Texas
Stop Deterioration of Scenic Roadside Habitat Across Counties
Letter writer expresses shock at the loss of trees and shrubs along highways and accuses county crews of roadside destruction describing it as a war zone. They warn about habitat loss, wind erosion, and urge preservation for wildlife and future generations, citing the DNR fish hatchery spur southeast of Manchester as a roadside example.
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Manchester
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