Letters to the Gazette Warns of Internal Marxist Enemies
A reader denounces internal enemies within American institutions including media education major religions and law. The letter argues against communism socialism and Marxism and warns of covert influence shaping public thought. It questions pay raises for lawmakers and critiques policy moves on SDI speed limits fireworks and groundwater pollution taxes.
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America
Gorbachev
Castro
Ortega
South Africa
Criticism of Cedar Rapids Police leadership and staffing
A reader denounces Cedar Rapids police management, alleging too many commanders and few street officers. The letter cites general orders, alleged improper actions by Chief Hinzman, court absences, and calls for political change and citizen protest.
Cedar Rapids letter writer faces police pressure over opinions
A Cedar Rapids resident describes a March 17 meeting with Police Chief Gary Hinzman and two assistants, alleging intimidation and a warning placed in her husband’s file after she wrote a column critical of police conduct. She condemns government pressure on dissent and vows to keep voicing opinions.
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Barb Valley
City Hall
Gary Hinzman
Letters Content in The Gazette Readers’ Opinions
The Gazette presents reader letters with no vouching for accuracy or value judgment. Readers may submit corrections or contradictions for equal publication opportunity.
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Gazette
Abuse of parent: Devastating twist on Mother's Day program
A sermon on honoring parents denounces child neglect and highlights parent abuse. It recalls a mother in a nursing home ignored by her daughter and a father who self immolated after estrangement, warning of harsh consequences for dishonoring parents.
Huey Lewis concert fuels family night at Five Seasons
A parent recalls taking teens to Huey Lewis and the News at Five Seasons on May 21. The writer notes entertaining performance and respectful banter kept teenagers engaged, with over three quarters dancing in the balcony as mother and son enjoyed the show.
Gentle approach to humane animal adoption and euthanasia
A reader thanks The Gazette and KCRG for raising adoption awareness and argues that many dogs and cats are destroyed yearly. The writer recalls humane society experiences and urges spaying and humane end of life for pets when owners cannot care for them.
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The
Gazette
KCRG
America
Humane Society
Animal Shelter
In Memory of Linda Gifford A Nurse Remembered
Colleagues in Hopkinton mourn Linda Gifford after a fatal car crash. They defend her character against sensational reporting and celebrate her compassionate life as a nurse and friend.
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the Gazette
Linda Gifford
Linda
Ruth Kennedy
Hopkinton
Religion criticism and the Vatican visit in public discourse
The piece critiques DeVere Hirt on religion origins and the soul debate, defending religion as guiding souls and noting science cannot prove a soul. It also discusses presidents engaging with the Vatican as neutral diplomacy, citing Ronald Reagan and other nations’ representatives.
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Mr. Hirt
Ronald Reagan
Vatican
Eastern Iowa Readers Share Their Reflections
Outlooks column presents periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans. Readers express varied views on topics across life, culture, and community with personal insight and plainspoken viewpoints.
Mount Vernon Professor Named Education Chair at Coe College
Roger Johanson of Mount Vernon will chair the education department at Coe College in Cedar Rapids starting next fall term. He is an assistant professor of education and will lead the department as it begins the new term.
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Des Moines
Mount Vernon
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Balancing church and public schools in Iowa debates
A columnist argues for blending parental religious rights with state schooling standards. They support certified teachers, secular humanism debates, and propose regulated home schooling with periodic assessments to ensure progress. They advocate keeping public schools as a marketplace of ideas while respecting faith-based concerns.
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Iowa
Larry Conover
the Gazette
America
Church
Right Words on Celibate and Chaste in Write Right
Carl Kane notes the confusion between celibate and chaste amid dictionary shifts and reader questions. He cites radio usage and a Dear Abby comment on biannual versus biennial, urging precision and offering his column compilations for purchase.
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Marion
Abby
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CRPD
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