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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1998
Page
6
The Gazette urges Iowa to shift focus from day trips to week long stays by funding imaginative tourist projects. Proposes NASCAR style venues farm experience and an Olympic class facility backed by state funds RNF surplus and gambling revenue to lure travelers and perhaps residents.
The piece notes House Republicans removing an $18 billion IMF bill from an emergency package while IMF credit could be added later. Rubin warns the action creates a bottleneck risking global markets and U.S. vulnerability as Southeast Asia affects Iowa farmers and Midwest exports.
A columnist warns Republicans face a difficult midterm, citing historical losses for the president’s party and current weak GOP leadership. It notes polls showing Democrats gaining, GOP overconfidence, and mixed signals about the party’s policy stance and fiscal plans.
A reader argues for enforcing the leash law to protect people, pets, wildlife, and ground nesting birds. Off leash dogs pose risks to joggers, other dogs, horses, and birds, and owners must follow rules for common courtesy and safety. Keep dogs leashed to preserve trails and greenbelt habitats.
Joy Douglas of Marion condemns Jim Ross Lightfoot for drawing a pocket knife on stage during a televised governor race debate. She argues such behavior sends a harmful message to children and undermines state leadership, emphasizing the district's strict weapon policy and public safety concerns.
The Cedar Rapids Metro K-12 learning community expresses gratitude to John Wasta, Ron Fielder, Les Garner, and the Learning Alliance for an April extended conversation on learning. School superintendents Joe Pacha, William Jacobson, Mick Starcevich, and Lew Finch commend the dedication and future opportunities for students and the community.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number with addresses not published. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer per 30 days. submissions may be edited.
A reader argues that Benton County should decide on a proposed dog track near Urbana, criticizes the state law blocking gambling, and contends the measure aims to protect residents while limiting benefits enjoyed by counties with existing gambling. The piece accuses state actions of hypocrisy and shabbiness toward Benton County.
A reader muses on hobby labels while a reporter recalls steam shovels used in road work. Don DeBurgarte of Marion argues about wording and fixes to airplanes with tools, finally joking about hobbies and headlines.
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