People owned art kept in Cedar Rapids schools and public
The Cedar Rapids School Board and the Cedar Rapids Art Association agree on safekeeping and shared costs for valuable school art. The collection includes Grant Wood works and Cedar Rapids artist Marvin Cone pieces, valued at up to over one million dollars. The piece argues against selling to private exhibitors and urges public ownership to stay in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids
Marvin Cone
Art Association
Wood
Reagan Contras Aid Debate Highlights Partisan Strain
The piece weighs the fierce push for Nicaraguan contra aid, noting both administration rhetoric and strong opposition. It argues that while critics are vigilant, the president’s warnings about possible communist gains are not an attack on patriotism, but a challenge to judgment.
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Reagan
Congress
White House
Patrick Buchanan
Washington Post
National Democratic Party
Moscow
Brezhnev
Central America
Democratic Party
Ronald Reagan
Daniel Ortega
Mario Cuomo
Tip O’neill
Pat Buchanan
Nicaragua
Joe McCarthy
Is an 18 year old a full citizen in 1971
Reader questions if 18 year olds are full citizens, voting and drinking age, and if 26th Amendment grants full rights. They argue for one legal age for all adult responsibilities, reflect on constitutional rights, and thank the Gazette for related retirement house article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gazette
Kirkpatrick
Suzanne Barnes
John McIvor
Charles Kirkpatrick
28Th St. Dr. SE
Debate over drinking age and enforcement in The Gazette
A Gazette note from Aug 6 reports 29 drunk driving arrests with one 70 year old and only one under 21. The letter argues for lowering or harmonizing the drinking age and questions who would be drafted in a war, urging consistency in adult status and enforcement to set an example for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Peaceful life guide to contentment and courage
The text presents a philosophy of peaceful living, urging contentment with one’s lot, fear of cowardice, valuing friendships, and outdoor life. It contrasts those with little concern for others against healthier, responsible living and emphasizes personal choice and accountability.
Seat belt value and car crash survivor reflection
A car accident survivor argues for seat belt use, recounting months of recovery from brain injury and daily challenges in learning to walk talk and dress again. The speaker notes police caution about belts and emphasizes the fate of those killed without belts.
Outlooks East Iowa Readers Express Themselves
Outlooks features periodic observations from thoughtful east central Iowans invited to share their views. Topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
Lent the seasons springing from Anglo Saxon roots
The piece explains Lent’s origin as a four letter Anglo Saxon word meaning spring. It contrasts pagan spring celebrations with Christian Lent, detailing historic fasting practices, pilgrimages, and the shift from feast to penitence. It emphasizes self sacrifice over material gain and cites gospel passages on servant leadership.
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Europe
New Orleans
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Uly
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Act
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Act of Congress
Attaboy
Mary Catherwood
David Weddle
of Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Jesus
Moses
Mount Sinai
Holy Land
Britain
Christ
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!