Cedar Rapids Public Library expands services to a library without walls
Cedar Rapids Public Library enhances access with online Internet accounts at about 240 users and seven to eight new signups daily. A graphic interface is planned, with a $20 monthly fee and future online catalog, fax reference access, and an online mailbox for requests. New phone lines and a revised system aim to speed circulation and reduce postage.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Tom Armitage
Armitage
Dogs and Cats Pack Mentality Compared in Goats Incident
The piece contrasts dog pack behavior with solitary cat tendencies citing a goats incident near Toledo. It argues dogs are pack animals, vary by size, and adjust to home packs while cats remain independent and less likely to form packs. The discussion touches leash laws and human roles in pet behavior.
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Toledo
the Gazette
We Are All Connected After Oklahoma City Tragedy
The author reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, the shock of shared humanity, and how the Coverdale family loss triggered deep personal grief. He recalls neighbors, veterans, and day care children, emphasizing that every victim, from Aaron and Elijah to others abroad, is a baby someone loved. The piece ties the tragedy to a broader sense of connection and collective responsibility.
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Washington
Oklahoma City
Coverdale Boys
United States
Rwanda
Europe
Israel
Middle East
Joe Mitchell
Social Security Administration
Lee
Lola Bolden
Zachary Chavez
Coverdales
Aaron
Elijah
Keith
Coverdale
Oklahoma
Letters to the Gazette on civic discourse and Oklahoma City
A reader criticizes sensational radio rhetoric and political posturing after the Oklahoma City tragedy. The letter laments hate speech and urges sensible debate, citing faith, ego, and moral questions, with references to God, scripture, and public responsibility.
Cedar Rapids petition drive pushes for city manager change
The Cedar Rapids petition drive to switch from a commission to city manager council form nears completion with over 4300 signatures. Volunteers will collect outside the downtown Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 4 as residents join the push to reach 5671 signatures and vote on the 30 year issue.
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Iowa
Commission
Cedar Rapids
J.D. Smith
P.T. Larson
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Gazette letter and column submission guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns with public business focus. All material is subject to editing and not returned. Writers must include full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. no anonymous submissions accepted.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Freeloader label targets Rep. Nussle over housing perks
Manchester reader Ronald J. McMahon denounces U S representative Jim Nussle for living in a federal building and receiving housing subsidies while earning about 133 000 a year. The letter accuses the congressman of hypocrisy against Reaganomics and party leaders.
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David Lynch
Jim Nussle
Newt Gingrich
Nussle
Gingrich
Jim
Kate Kaelin
Ronald J. McMahon
Manchester
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