Clock is ticking on hog factory problem in Iowa
Iowa should heed North Carolina lessons on pig farms and tighten laws before major pollution. Gov Hunt seeks a two-year moratorium, but Iowa needs swift interim action, stronger regulations, and local zoning power to curb mega hog operations and protect water supplies.
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OWA
North Carolina
Iowa
Neuse River
James B. Hunt Jr
Iowa State University
Humboldt County
General Assembly
Charlotte News & Observer
Hunt
Unconvincing Victory in Florida Tobacco Case
A Jacksonville jury found RJR cigarettes not unreasonably dangerous, a verdict that strengthens tobacco’s hand amid multi state lawsuits seeking medical cost recovery. The ruling contrasts with broader pleas that smoking is addictive and harmful, affecting negotiations over a potential 300 billion settlement.
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Iowa
Tom Miller
Dallas
Tobacco
RJR
Jacksonville
Florida
Volunteerism must remain personal and voluntary
The piece argues that volunteerism should originate from heart and local ties, warns that the Summit for America's Future risks government overreach and diluted ideals, and questions coerced service in schools and workplaces while praising mentoring and community efforts. It cautions that professional services cannot be replaced by volunteers and stresses genuine, self-motivated acts.
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America
Americorps
Summiteers
Colin Powell
Alliance For Youth
Clinton
Letters to the Gazette on animal abuse in Fairfield
A reader urges prosecution of high school offenders who killed and maimed Noahs Ark cats in Fairfield Iowa. The letter links animal cruelty to future violence and calls for legal penalties, community action, and support for the shelter.
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Clinton
Alan Melchior
Brandeis’ Center For Human Resources
Fairfield
Iowa
John Morrissey
Jefferson County
N. Court St
Abby
Ann Landers
Noah’s Ark
From White Elephant to Ice Rink in Cedar Rapids
An Air Force Band concert at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 23 inspires a local writer to propose converting the downtown white elephant into an indoor ice rink. He argues the site’s central location, transit access and lack of neighborhood objections make it a cost effective civic asset with minimal changes needed.
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Philadelphia
Air Force Band
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Be Kind to Animals Week Announces Local Events
The Cedar Valley Humane Society urges participation May 4 to 10 to celebrate companionship with animals. The message highlights humane education, spaying and neutering, and shelter care, thanking members, volunteers, and staff for ongoing support and outreach.
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The
Cedar Valley Humane Society
American Humane Association
United States
Humane Society
Gazette letters welcome readers to submit columns
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. Anonymous letters are not printed and edits may apply.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Midnight and Noon Ambiguity in a.m. p.m. Calendar Debate
A reader and two men critique the logic of labeling midnight as a.m. and noon as p.m. The column cites Craig Allinec and David Nelson arguing why 12 a.m. or 12 p.m. can be inconsistent with Latin meridiem meanings and suggests days begin after midnight.
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Craig Allinec
Susaune Vernon
David Nelson
Decorah
Craig
Post
David
Harper
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