Neighborhood crime and calls for action in Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd argues Cedar Rapids must address neighborhood crime on A Avenue NE with stronger police presence and tougher landlord enforcement. He urges rental inspections, cross-agency action against properties used for crime, and renewed community collaboration to restore safety and prevent displacement.
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High Gas Prices Blame and Road Vehicle Use Debate
Readers discuss fuel efficiency and vehicle class impacts on gas prices. Letters critique policy shifts, praise or condemn Bush era actions, and urge changes in Iowa politics citing Rep Jim Leach and challenger Dave Loebsack with local voting implications.
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Kenneth Taylor
Cedar Rapids
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Bush praised for education and economy actions
Supporters credit President Bush with raising public discourse on education and improving funding. They point to attention on children's achievement and teacher pay tied to performance, while noting his economic policy has strengthened the federal program landscape.
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William Stosine
Iowa City
Political Letter on Bush Policy and Democrat Critique
A sixth grade Franklin Middle School student argues in a broad political letter that Republicans under Bush prosper while Democrats block oil exploration and social programs. He calls for preparedness on bird flu and criticizes border policy and Congress for inaction.
Sealed tapes may halt costly Cedar Rapids trial move
A reader credits Judge Sosalla for keeping tapes sealed in the double murder case to prevent publicized details from delaying trials and relocating proceedings at taxpayer expense. The letter criticizes news coverage of Bentley brothers and urges legal decisions based on law not public sentiment.
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Robert Sosalla
Cedar Rapids
Bentley Brothers
Gazette
Losalla
U.S. Opens Call for Proposals to Solve Looming Problems
Congress members urge new proposals to tackle pending issues including immigration Social Security and the Katrina affected regions. Lawmakers push for oversight solutions and policy ideas to address growing domestic challenges.
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