Distrust of authority and Boorda death flashpoint
The Gazette warns that Rush to judgment over Admiral Mike Boorda's suicide reflects a broader loss of respect for authority in America. It argues for tolerance and careful judgment, noting multiple recent public failures from government to institutions, and urging constructive critique over condemnation.
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Mike” Boorda
Mike Boorda
Boorda
Waco
Ruby Ridge
Montana
FBI
Justice Department
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Florida
FAA
The
Jaycees
Jeremy
Thomson’s record argues for continued focus on Iowa schools
A Linn-Mar High School graduate defends State Rep. Rosemary Thomson by detailing the 51st District’s education gains. The letter credits her with funding boosts, timely school payments, advanced education funding, an accelerated school aid formula revision, Safe and Drug Free Schools measures, rolled back locker search rules, and higher retirement benefits for teachers.
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Rosemary Thomson
Iowa
Linn-Mar
Rep. Thomson
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Thomson
Deb Foster for Linn County supervisor in Republican primary
Pastor Gary W. Hoyt urges voters to back Deb Foster in the June 4 Republican primary for Linn County supervisor. He cites her service on the First United Methodist Church of Central City Foundation board, her plans for an elderly housing facility, budgeting knowledge, and conservative values.
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Linn County
Deb Foster
First United Methodist Church of
Gary W. Hoyt
First United Methodist Church
Central City
Deadline for Letters to Gazette on June 4 Primary
The Gazette invites letters to the editor on the June 4 primary election with a noon May 29 deadline for publication. Shorter letters have a better chance of printing.
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The
Gazette
Lu Barron for Linn County supervisor candidate endorsement
Chris Evan Schwarz of Cedar Rapids endorses Lu Barron citing leadership with Festa Fun at Freedom Festival and strong budgeting, urging support in the June 4 Democratic primary. Dave Rater notes Barron directed the 1988 Roosevelt Center Project fostering inclusive study groups on taxation budgets and family issues.
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Lu Barron
Linn
Lee Clancey
Nancy Evans
Roosevelt Center
Gazette accepts reader letters under 300 words
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX or email as listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Understanding Islam in America and Beyond
A reflective piece cites Lady Bird Johnson on prayer in schools and discusses Islam's global growth and diversity. It highlights Judith Miller's book God Has Ninety-Nine Names, contrasts militant and peaceful Muslim communities, notes Indonesia as the largest Muslim country, and mentions Sayyid Qutb as an ideological influence.
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Austin
Texas
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Judith Miller
The
New York Times
Miller
United States
Europe
Middle East
North Africa
Indonesia
Sudan
Iran
Mohammed
Malaysia
America
Sayid Qtub
Qtub
Stirling
Greeley
Colo
St Luke's Mercy merger debated as market issue in Gazette
Blair argues Cedar Rapids benefits from two hospitals but warns mergers invite duplication and regulatory hurdles. Physicians insist patient care remains top priority while market forces shape choice, PHOs, and insurance plans. The Linn County Medical Society must keep patient advocacy central amid possible consolidation and price pressures.
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Blair
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
The
Medical Society
Mercy and
St. Luke's
PHO
Linn County Medical Society
Eastern Iowa Health Care Inc
IPA
Independent Physicians
St. Luke’s
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
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Dave Rater
Richard Reeves
Universal Press Syndicate
St. Luke’s, Mercy
Community Leadership Council
Des Moines
Dubuque
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
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Mercy Medical Center
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DOJ
FTC
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