Editorial urges bike paths in ISTEA reauthorization drive
The piece argues for increased bike project funding under ISTEA, highlighting a $1 billion five year share and the potential to ease congestion and pollution. It cites Philadelphia and Cedar Rapids as models, notes federal funding with local matches, and predicts growing support for non-motorized travel as 20th century attitudes shift.
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ISTEA
Congressional Quarterly
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Trails Association
Waterloo
Burlington
McLoud’s Run
Cedar Lake
32Nd Street
Capitol Hill
David Hosansky
Parental notification rights debated in family cases
Katherine Dowling discusses parental notification laws and their impact through stories of two Virginia families, highlighting the emotional and medical consequences of underage abortion and the duties of parents in guiding minors. She notes California's law and studies from Minnesota and Mississippi showing abortion declines with notification rules.
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Katherine Dowling
Eileen
Stan Roberts
Virginia
Roberts
Ravenell
Dawn
New York
Minnesota
Mississippi
Ice rink proposal gains support from local skaters
A reader defends the Ellis ice rink plan and notes strong local skating interest. They compare costs to equipment and claim hockey gear can be affordable, urging readers to visit Kingston and Ellis to see activity and the value of the project.
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Ellis
Field of Dreams
Kingston
Lou Dennis
Ccm’s
Hockey League
Juries and rights rise in editorial on Gillson case
The Gazette May 8 editorial discusses Kevin Gillson of Port Washington Wisconsin 18 charged with sexual assault after impregnating his 15 year old girlfriend. It notes the conviction and the requirement to register as a sex offender and cites a juror who opposed the verdict.
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Iowa
California
California Supreme Court
American Academy of Pediatrics
Academy
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the Gazette
Kevin Gillson
Port Washington
Wis
Gillson
Editorial cartoon misuses mental health theme drew criticism
Reader Thomas Hansen M D condemns a cartoon portraying people seeking psychiatric help as an ax wielding kruger figure. He cites Mike Deu pree’s column on panic, noting most seek treatment for low mood and anxiety and urges more respectful portrayal to avoid harming readers and patients.
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Freddie Kruger
Mike Deupree
Mother's Day bittersweet for women longing to be mothers
A Marion reader shares personal grief after two miscarriages in 12 months. She describes the ache of watching others with children, the lack of medical answers, and hope for trying again, influenced by Rachel Falder's Gazette column.
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the Gazette
Rachel Falder
Sherri Woodson
Marion
Editorial on debt shows liberal spin in Gazette
Correspondence by Tom Gerhold criticizes a May 6 Gazette editorial for biased portrayal of Republicans and Democrats. He cites almanac figures on defense and welfare spending, arguing deficits stem from revenue changes and inflation, and condemns welfare as misused aid.
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Bill Clinton
Tom Harkin
Gazette Letters Policy Contact Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer's name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
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Iowa
A.infi
Early Morning Kids TV Dilemma Prompts Parenting Pause
A parent questions the late hour airings of children shows like P.E. TV at 4 30 a m and Animal Adventures with Jack Hanna at 5 a m and News for Kids at 5 30 a m. They weigh whether to let kids stay up or wake early for educational content.
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