Regional trolley plan eyed to link Cedar Rapids Amana Coralville
The Gazette notes a $12.3 million federal grant proposal to cover about 80 percent of trolley start up linking Cedar Rapids Amana Colonies and Coralville. Critics question profitability for daily commuters but cite tourism and regional mass transit as key benefits amid rising gas prices and congestion.
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Letters on politics and Niemoller misreadings
The reader criticizes political fundraising demands and cites James Carville and Bush campaign finance. The piece warns against misusing Niemoller to argue gay marriage, noting Niemoller opposed Nazism and was imprisoned, and argues U S policy does not target homosexuals but people push for redefining legal and moral standards.
Editorials clash over gay rights and civil unions
A Cedar Rapids reader condemns a Bush backed constitutional amendment while a letter argues marriage began as a civil institution and condemns liberal policies. The exchange defends same sex relationships and critiques tax cuts and Democratic positions amid a broader political debate.
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Iowa
March 14 Letter Cites Nie moller Quote On Gay Marriage
A March 14 letter warns that a marriage amendment would bias the Constitution and paraphrases a Niemoller quote about not speaking up as others are targeted. The text notes the original speech attributed to Pastor Martin Niemoller at Columbia Theological Seminary around 1959.
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Colon cancer awareness breaks through embarrassment
Bronwyn Lance Chester urges colon cancer screening during March Awareness Month. She notes colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths, with 146000 diagnosed annually and about 57000 deaths yearly, stressing colonoscopies preventively.
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United States
American Cancer Society
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