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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2014
Page
9
A literacy feature highlights November as an ideal time to reflect on gratitude through reading. Cited titles and authors encourage readers to explore thankful themes, with librarians recommending seasonal picks for classrooms and homes.
The piece argues voting is a right and responsibility for Iowans and outlines how elections shape policy on age limits, education pay, and business incentives. It notes elected officials weigh votes and that participation broadens democratic access and future governance.
Guest column by Linda Levey urges every citizen to vote as a core democratic duty. The piece cites Franklin D. Roosevelt Lyndon B. Johnson and League values, stressing an informed electorate and democracy as a active responsibility rather than a spectator sport.
Maria Helena Camarotti, now a U.S. citizen since August 22, shares pride in voting in her first election after immigrating from Brazil to Cedar Rapids in 1999 with her three children Sérgio Ana Carina and Filipe. She notes voting is voluntary in the U.S. and expresses a personal sense of home and civic engagement.
Lynda Waddington remarks that election fatigue ends as ballots are cast on Tuesday. She notes changes will follow and urges readers to prepare for a calmer political climate, bye to long campaigns, and a renewed focus on reading and podcasts before the signs come down. She mentions Sen. Tom Harkin's legacy as he departs public service.
The piece mocks political rhetoric urging civility toward neighbors and animals, stressing constant attendance at meetings and praising Grassley. It riffs on rural values, campaigning tips, and dismisses science while urging practical homestead wisdom and public engagement.
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