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Dale Larson
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Mark Bowden
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1997
Page
4
Cedar Rapids Voter Turnout Talk Encourages Participation
The Gazette urges residents to vote in Cedar Rapids elections citing Linn County turnout hopes of 13 000 to 15 000 of 74 275 registered. It notes easier voting due to address changes within Linn County and ADA accessibility improvements reducing polling sites from 35 to five. Municipal ballots remain nonpartisan with affiliation only in primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Langenburg
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
Langenburg
The GI Bill reshaped America after World War II
PBS notes the $14 billion GI Bill helped millions of veterans return to civilian life with education, job placement, unemployment, and loan guarantees. It argues politics and fear drove initial passage, yet cites broader benefits that helped build a thriving middle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
PBS
Congress
Germany
Italy
Washington
All Creatures Deserve Right To Life And Liberty
Audrey E Rahn argues in Cedar Rapids that moral outrage over animal abuse must extend beyond pets to all animals. She condemns deer hunting cruelty, supports consistent protection, and calls out societal double standards toward animal suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Animal Kingdom
Audrey E. Rahn
Debating Who Trims Trees Near Power Lines
Jeff Wooten of Cedar Rapids argues power lines should be trimmed by the electric company rather than homeowners. He cites danger to untrained residents and urges utility crews to routinely inspect and prune, with citizens only reporting issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Sp&s
Cedar Rapids City Workers Earn Praise for Quick Help
Residents thank City Water Department for immediate water main repair and sod replacement after a yard break. They commend refuse collectors for prompt waste pickup and the Forestry Department for swift hazard removal after a snow ice storm, praising curbside workers across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
City Water Department
Wayne
Bev Meier
City recycling fee totem: reader seeks tag system change
In Cedar Rapids, Steve Singleton questions Solid Waste Dept on recycling fees for extra trash cans. He proposes 52 colored tags issued each December to cover the following year, allowing unused weeks to be banked for low trash periods. He argues this would boost recycling and curb landfill concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solid Waste Department
Waste Department
Other type of deer hunter speaks to respect for wildlife
Jacqueline Carpenter of Anamosa argues that many hunters provide meat for their families with minimal waste and deep respect for deer and land. She urges informed hunting, wildlife stewardship, and understanding before judging hunters.
Get Out and Vote in Iowa Elections Now
A civic letter urges readers to register in time for the next election and vote to influence outcomes. It explains how turnout can change results, using Project A as an example, and emphasizes voting as a civic duty regardless of political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Martindale
Guido Attello
Iowa
Gazette invites public letters and columns with guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines that letters and guest columns may be printed at editors’ discretion. Submissions must include full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. anonymity is not allowed. 300 word limit per writer every 30 days. column length suggested under 700 words. Address and contact details provided for submission by mail, fax, or email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Steve Singleton
Jacqueline Carpenter, Anamosa
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