Prairie-forest debate on Iowa Child Project funding
A reader argues for a combined prairie and state-of-the-art educational facility, questions preliminary energy and water data, and urges community volunteers. They reference Henry Doorly Zoo costs, local sites Hoover site prairie, Neal Smith Center, and compare regional rain forest examples in Cleveland and Omaha.
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Iowa should be a place to live not visit
Rod Sullivan of Iowa City argues in the Gazette editorial response that Iowa cannot rely on tourism to raise its fortunes. He urges investing in local livability such as schools jobs and safety to attract residents rather than Disneyland style attractions.
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Government funding for aid groups questioned
A letter argues that funding for organizations helping the needy is sensible. It distinguishes charitable groups such as the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul from anti religious groups and asserts government support could expand aid, suggesting a brief nod to religious motivation may be acceptable.
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Listen Up Language: From Listen Up to Grammar Debates
Marianne Bern questions common phrases and dictionary treatments in a lively excerpt. The piece surveys meanings of listen up, help out, more importantly, long lived, and the decline of whom as a relative pronoun in contemporary usage.
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Navy
Darwinism contested and defended in Gazette letters
Readers debate evolution and science in a long letter column. The piece cites experts and argues evolution is a science not a religion, while noting opposing views from theologians and scientists. It reflects debates on creationism, secular schools, and the Gaia hypothesis. Cedar Rapids letters by Sandra Wolcott and John A. Stitely.
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Cornell University
Julian Huxley
Carl Sagan
Lynn Margulis
Dorian Sagan
Peter Bowler
Richard Dawkins
Stephen J. Gould
Sandra Wolcott
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
John A. Stitely
Gazette letter guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Will Ivins Donate Her Tax Cut
The letter argues in favor of tax cuts and questions Molly Ivins stance. It defends high earners as builders of opportunity and suggests the rich will spend or save the money to spur jobs and lower rates, contrasting progressive critique with market outcomes.
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Population drives debate over abortion access in Iowa
Suzan Erem of Iowa City argues that rising census numbers show population growth and urge state legislators to stop restricting abortion. She contends women should decide motherhood without legislative hoops, asserting the census proves bodies should be left alone.
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Suzan Erem
Iowa City
Readers clash over trucks and speed driving debate
In letters to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, readers argue about big rig speed and passing etiquette. They cite 55 to 80 mph ranges, legibility of driver education, and Iowa safety rules while urging balanced views on truckers and motorists.
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Ron Novak
Cedar Rapids
Chris Pierce
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