Iowa faces balancing act as population flux stabilizes
Editorial notes last year's moving in and out of Iowa nearly balanced, urges Branstad and the Legislature to halt population decline by boosting retention. Warns deficits of 1.5 billion dollars and higher taxes threaten business, calling for spending restraint and growth-focused policy while citing a moving industry assessment. A point of huge significance, knowing the
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Des Moines
Knight’s tantrum cancels Indiana basketball banquet
Indiana coach Bob Knight, 51, canceled the annual Bloomington banquet after a loss to Purdue. He argues seniors are honored at senior night, while officials defend the move amid sponsor thanks and a no-show on a post season party.
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Russians would favor Buchanan and Brown in a Russian election
Vladimir Pozner notes Russians see Bush’s policies as similar to Gorbachev’s flaws and would back Buchanan or Brown if voting in Russia. He argues many would abstain if turnout falls below 50 percent, triggering a new election with different candidates. Pozner is a Russian journalist based in New York.
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Road tax funds questioned by rural residents
A letter from Robert and Clara Pospisil of Mount Vernon complains about road maintenance in rural areas. They accuse officials of depleting gravel funds and warn property taxes are essential to keep their farm. They contrast with horse‑and‑buggy days and urge action on mud roads.
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Mount Vernon
Debunking JFK Assassination Theories and File Delays
A reader criticizes the Warren Commission and Oliver Stone's JFK for gaps and alleged concealment. They argue conspiracy theories rely on 1950s to 1990s research and urge access to assassination files before 2029, challenging defenders of the official story.
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Great American Meatout prompts letters on meat farming
A Gale letter to The Gazette argues against meatless diets and attacks animal rights activists. Richard Lacina of North English and Eli Shada of Anamosa defend hunting and meat consumption, question meatless claims, and accuse the paper of bias toward the livestock industry.
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U.S. Agriculture Department
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Iowa
Eli Shada
Anamosa Livestock Auction
Tsongas as Pragmatic Choice in Electoral Discontent
A Republican couple praises Paul Tsongas for advocating investment over consumption to restore the U S manufacturing base. They criticize both parties' do whatever it takes to win rhetoric and urge sacrifice to address the national deficit.
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Gazette Reader Letters Policy
The Gazette presents readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. Contradictions or corrections by other readers may be published in equal opportunity.
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Hyphenitis Trends Spread Through Eastern Iowa
A humorous note on hyphen usage highlights recurring errors in local writing. Experts define hyphenitis as a pretend disease spreading through journals, with examples like more immediate priorities and foreign-policy experts pointed out.
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John Bremner
University of Iowa
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