GAZETTE EDITORIALS Push for Linn County at large supervisors
The piece argues Linn County should switch from district to at large representation, noting 1964 changes left Cedar Rapids–centric districts taxing the rest. It cites petitions for a five member board and says most Iowa counties favor at large elections for fairness and broad voter impact.
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Karen Balderston
Central City
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Polk
Scott
Black Hawk
Woodbury
Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Association of Counties
Comeback Plague and the Global Fight Against Disease
The writer argues tuberculosis is a worldwide epidemic rivaling AIDS, with new forms and insufficient drugs. It calls for U S leadership in global disease control, notes related media coverage, and urges political action focused on unity, integrity, and cooperative efforts.
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U.S. News and World Report
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U.S
Porn.com
Abc-Tv
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Remembering Veterans Sacrifices from Manchester Voice
Leighton L. Phillips Sr. of Manchester urges honoring all Americans who served and died in wars. He emphasizes gratitude, prayer, and patriotism as a holiday weekend tribute to veterans and their families.
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United States
You
Iowa teacher pay sparks Linn-Mar exodus to Cedar Rapids
Ron Sundermann notes Iowa ranks 35th nationally in teacher salaries and argues low pay drives young teachers to nearby districts. He cites two Linn-Mar teachers moving to Cedar Rapids for higher wages and warns more departures may follow as districts compete for talent.
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Alabama
Kentucky
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Illinois
Veterans convey olive branch to Cedar Rapids Mayor
At the May 3 Cedar Rapids City Council meeting a veterans group speaker praised the mayor for naming Veterans Memorial Commission members. About 70 veterans attended and two individuals elected April 19 by delegates from veterans organizations were named. The author urges Gazette coverage of the event.
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Marine Corps League
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Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not published. Anonymous letters are not printed. 300 word limit per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length should be 700 words or fewer.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Community volunteers urged to repair area schools
Shawn Gibson Schild of Cedar Rapids calls for volunteer labor to fix deplorable school conditions. He suggests the school district fund materials, enlist parents neighbors and contractors to oversee work, and post a prioritized project list in schools and at home for transparency and quick action.
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PTA
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for published contradictions or corrections by other readers.
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WHEN group adds to school infrastructure confusion raises questions
The Cedar Rapids reader letter questions WHEN the group’s role in Harrison School upgrades. The writer notes conflicting lists from The Gazette and WHEN about needs such as air conditioning and electrical updates, and asks who controls the process amid price estimates from 79 to 147 million dollars.
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Harrison School
Harrison
the Gazette
Carol A. Adams
Cedar Rapids
Storm knocks out power as Cedar Rapids resident praises Alliant Energy
A Cedar Rapids resident recalls a May 8 storm at 6 30 a m that knocked out electricity after branches fell on a highline. The note thanks Alliant Energy staff for round the clock work and clear communication during the outage.
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Northeast Side
the Light Company
Alliant Energy
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