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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1998
Page
8
The Gazette denounces Jim Ross Lightfoot for deceptive campaign ads linking Democrat Tom Vilsack to extremism and crime. It argues such gutter-level broadcasts insult voters and hinder serious debate, condemning the misrepresentation and calls for higher electoral integrity.
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Tom Vilsack as humane and cooperative and urges Iowans to vote for him on Election Day to make Iowa a more humane place. The letter emphasizes governing through constructive communal efforts over rivalrous politics.
A mother of six supports Chuck Larson for state office citing his work to boost education. She highlights returning Regents faculty to classrooms, freshman faculty-led instruction, a $150 million tech fund, ICN courses for small districts, and stronger phonics focused reading programs to restore Iowa schools to national leadership.
Voter endorsements from Carolyn Kapayou and Iona Center Point praise Sharron McElmeel as an experienced public school educator and advocate for education funding. They urge support for her bid in House District 55 citing plans to curb juvenile crime and improve juvenile intervention.
Todd Taylor opposes deceptive laws that combine unrelated topics in bills. He campaigns against such practices with radio and TV ads and urges a November 3 re election to curb double dealing at the local level.
A Cedar Rapids reader attacks the Republican Congress with a broad list of accusations and a call to vote Democratic on November 3. The letter frames GOP governance as wasteful and aimed at politically pursuing President Clinton.
A civic call to action from Ginni DeWees, Voter Service chair of the Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters, urges independent voters to participate. It notes you can request a special ballot if you miss registration and emphasizes the impact of every vote in U S history.
Letter argues Lynn Schulte lacks openness and listening in politics and would impose his moral view through state power. It praises Bo Foege for responsiveness while warning that Schulte would cut education and enforce centralized standards. The writer fears a closed party line in the Statehouse.
West Cedar Rapids voters have engaged with Rick Kullander as he tours the area to hear concerns. The candidate argues house to house outreach shows dedication, helps counter special interests, and informs decisions and legislation. Vote Rick Kullander on November 3.
A playful meditation on reading dictionaries. The author highlights how scanning columns reveals surprising terms from free to zyzzyva and zymurga. The piece notes many x words like Xerxes and X-ray and ends with a cheeky warning that this habit can be addictive.
Kay Baty of Cedar Rapids defends Chet Culver's bid for secretary of state amid a TV attack labeling him an outsider. She notes Culver's Iowa family ties, upbringing in Cedar Rapids, and years in Des Moines with his wife Mary Thinnes Culver.
Reader letter questions Sen. Chuck Grassley long tenure and campaign tactics. It contrasts Grassley with challenger David Osterberg noting Osterberg’s legislative record and attendance. The writer condemns ads and party switch history as out of step with Iowa values.
Rob Tully, a native Iowan, challenges incumbent Jim Nussle over Social Security protection and farm profits. The letter argues Nussle favors privatizing Social Security and criticizes his ties to Illinois origins. McGrane of Manchester listed alongside.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send via fax or email.
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