Letters on fathers and Latin in Cedar Rapids politics
A letter discusses fathers who do not see their children and the impact on kids, urging lawful accountability and shared parenting. It then advocates reinstating Latin in Cedar Rapids schools, praising renewed interest and urging public voices. The writer, Earl J. Beck of Marion, criticizes local police leadership and council decisions, urging citizens to support their officers amid departmental turmoil.
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Cedar Rapids
Time Magazine
Cedar Rapids Public
Marion
Bill Grundy
Ebert
Earl J. Beck
Henderson Ave
Editor Art Heusinkveld Leads Editorial Pages Board
Art Heusinkveld serves as editor of editorial pages and chairs the editorial board, guiding opinions and supervision of page content. He sustains journalistic standards and oversees the creation of opinion sections.
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Art Heusinkveld
Brock appointment a welcome move for Labor Department
The editorial endorses William Brock as replacement for indicted Raymond Donovan, praising his reputation and union rapport. It notes Brock’s proven capability, leadership as former GOP national chairman, and potential to unify labor and business interests while acknowledging possible tensions with pro business policy.
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Raymond Donovan
Reagan
Donovan
Brock
Tennessee
GOP
Labor
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
Labor Department
New Jersey
Art Center expansion fuels Cedar Rapids revival
Cedar Rapids plans for the downtown Art Center redevelopment proceed amid concern over displacing about a dozen small businesses for new parking. The project, backed by a $2.5 million Hall Foundation grant and aims to raise equal funds, promises a world class collection and expanded space. Parking and relocation challenges are acknowledged, with strong community backing to ensure long term cultural and economic gains.
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Cedar Rapids
Art Center
Hall Foundation
Grant Wood
Marvin Cone
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
Fireplaces and Firewood What Makes a Warm Home Tick
A homily on why fire warmth matters and how to choose and prepare good dry oak or hickory wood. Dryness matters most as green wood fails to burn and frustrates homeowners. Seek a reliable local vendor and hold fast to him through the years.
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Northway
Prometheus
Guyana
Devil’s Island
Los Angeles
The
Republic
Harvey
Blood Brotherhood
Great White Bear
Outlooks on Eastern Iowa Living and Fire Making
Outlooks invites eastern Iowans to share views on life and local issues. The piece cites Richard O. Shirk of Oelwein, former Shirk Oil Co. president and Iowa Library Commission member, and offers whimsical musings on safe fire building, substitute vendors, and avoiding unsafe additives while urging calm, neighborly humor, and relaxation.
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Richard O. Shirk
Oelwein
Shirk Oil Co
Iowa Library Commission
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the Gazette
Midwest
Grundy
Police Department
Detective Bureau
News America Syndicate
Geneva
J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky II
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Senate
William Brock
U.S
Ray Donovan
Washington Post
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame Seminary
Louisiana
Ardor
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