Gastronomy and Overeating Highlighted by Editorial View
The editorial cites Brillat Savarin on appetite and warns Americans ignore portion sizes. It notes 55 percent overweight and urges mindful eating. It compares modern desk life and fast food servings to historical views, urging restraint and hydration alongside savoring meals.
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Step in direction urges stopping PPEL bus purchases
Ken Childress recalls serving on Cedar Rapids School Board and urges halting use of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy for buying buses. He argues funds should support infrastructure and general fund replacements, not bus purchases, to restore public trust and address critical district needs.
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Cedar Rapids Students Shine Beyond Stereotypes
A longtime Cedar Rapids Community Schools observer praises students for positive achievements across elementary to high school levels. He highlights arts and sports participation, dedicated teachers, and events like the Fab Five concert at the Paramount Theatre as proof of strong student growth and promising futures.
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Mail in Your Letters to The Gazette This Week
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will appear. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email with contact details.
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Campaign reform a dream without ballot initiatives
The Gazette laments Iowa lacking ballot initiatives to drive campaign finance reform. The writer notes public polling shows support but votes rarely reflect reform. They urge Iowa to adopt initiative and referendum like neighboring Midwestern states to empower direct democracy.
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Amnesty Acknowledges Cedar Rapids Sanitation Efforts
Shir Lee Miskimen of Cedar Rapids thanks the city sanitation department and workers for a successful annual amnesty week. Residents celebrate a clean, well kept city and note plans to refine rules for next year to maintain the Parlor City’s tidy appearance.
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Cedar Rapids Amity on Trash Policy Critique
A reader disputes Cindy Hadish and argues the City Council and city workers fail to meet residents needs with trash pickup. They blame local governance for hoarded waste and cite out-of-town dumping as an issue tied to non resident education.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lee Clancey
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