Roy Skogman Built Neighborhoods Not Just Homes
LeRoy Roy Skogman 78 died of cancer leaving a legacy as Cedar Rapids developer who planned communities with schools churches and amenities. His firm Skogman Construction traced to his grandfather Nels and moved here after World War II.
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Roy” Skogman
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Transfer of 1997 Big Ten trophy proposed amid Minnesota scandal
A NCAA infractions panel voided Minnesota 1994–98 records for ineligible players and removed the 1997 season banners. The author advocates sending the trophy to Iowa or Purdue, arguing Big Ten rules and conference action would determine any transfer.
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Jack Friedenthal
George Washington University
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Clancey Endorsement Sparks Election Debate and Views
A reader endorses bar surveys for judge votes and criticizes Mayor Clancey alignment with Democratic principles. The letter urges Republican ideas, cites Gore and Bush contrasts, and attacks liberal positions while praising The Gazette for coverage.
Free candy politics in Cedar Rapids urging self reliance
Matt J. Shaffer argues in Cedar Rapids that seniors should reject government handouts likened to free prescription drug candy by politicians. He contrasts George W. Bush's neighbor helping neighbor approach with Al Gore's more government driven plan and urges voters to choose self reliance at the polls.
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Karen Balderston Seeks Expanded Linn County Board and Term Limits
Karen Balderston campaigns for Linn County supervisor advocating five member board elected by districts and two term limits. She gathered signatures, asked for a no cost ballot by petition, while incumbent leaders funded a 400 person poll. Carolyn Cain Central City
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
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Lu Barron
Jim Houser
Pay off national debt and oppose big tax cuts call
A letter urges voters to prioritize paying down the national debt over major tax cuts. It argues debt reduction lowers future taxes via interest savings, warns against Social Security raiding for stock market bets, and criticizes oil interests tied to Bush Cheney. It endorses Gore and Lieberman and notes submission rules for letters to The Gazette.
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Letters Deadline for Nov 7 Elections
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion department by noon today. Short letters preferred and should focus on proposals or ideas rather than candidate attributes. Writers should state how a candidate will perform if elected.
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Name confusion over Iowa Senate candidate Gary Hart
Derith Vogt, wife of Gary Hart, writes to clarify that the Iowa hopeful Gary Hart is a lifelong Iowan with deep local roots and has no ties to the Colorado politician Donna Rice. She notes rumors misidentify him as the national figure and dispels any connection.
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Iowa Senate
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Donna Rice
Derith Vogt
Center Junction
Re-elect James Houser as Linn County supervisor
Residents are urged to re-elect James Houser as Linn County supervisor next Tuesday. He has served on all county department boards and championed state funding for mental health and property tax relief, bringing broad experience in roads maintenance environmental issues and human resources. He emphasizes intergovernmental cooperation to improve efficiency.
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