Quotes of the Week Highlight Politics Sports and Immigration
A collection of brief quotes covers Willie Ray Fairley on opening a new location at 288 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Gov. Reynolds on a tax cut to 3.8 percent, House Democrat Konfist on benefits for the rich, Becky Hammon on Las Vegas Aces seeking a larger venue for Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever, and Manny Galvez urging Iowa to welcome immigrants while opposing illegal immigration criminalization.
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Willie Ray
Q Shack
Willie Ray Fairley
Blairs Ferry Rd
Las Vegas Aces
Becky Hammon
WNBA
Aces
Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever
Community letters touch multiple national debates
Letters urge Iowa and national leaders to oppose more weapons for Israel, call for a cease fire and humanitarian access, defend adolescent development perspectives, critique Iowa education and water policies, question presidential immunity and rule of law, and honor ophthalmologist Dr. David Muller for 18 years of volunteer medical service.
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Decorah
Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
Israel
Rafah
Gaza
U.N
Ashley Hinson
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Bill Deutsch
Cedar Rapids
David Muller
Iowa Medical Society
Muller
You Never Stop Being a Teacher In Retirement Light
Julie Morningstar reflects on enduring teacher influence during retirement and recalls mentors who shaped her. She urges readers to thank educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, naming teachers by name and recalling lessons, humor, and guiding moments that stayed with her. Morningstar is a retiring Cedar Rapids educator and alumna.
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Jim
Tack
Hrdliska
Mrs. Martin
Julie Morningstar
Cedar Rapids
Insight Books and Opinions Submission Guidelines
Insight and Books invites Eastern Iowans to discuss community and world topics. Submissions include letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Send to editorial thegazette.com or 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401.
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Kim Reynolds
House
Jennifer Konfist
Windsor Heights
Iowa
Manny Galvez
Escucha Mi Voz
Hear
Community Letters
Kristi Noem
South Dakota
Cricket
Ann Treanor
Iow
Cole
Althea Cole
Wilson
Iowa City
Reynolds
Americans For Prosperity
Aeas
Dorman
Trump
Supreme Court
Congress
David Sheets
Marion
Dr. Muller
Ramireztac
Michaelpramirez.com
Michael Ramirez
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Mr. Taylor
Smrha
Dr. Eklund
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