Islamic immigrants embrace US citizenship and duty
The piece argues that many Muslims gain citizenship through strict naturalization and oath requirements, praising their commitment. It condemns anti immigration groups seeking to restrict Muslim arrivals and calls for fairness toward peaceful, law abiding adherents of Islam amid misuse by extremists.
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Cal Thomas
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Singular pronouns and verbs in common usage
A clipping by Margaret Speers highlights pronoun agreement errors in modern English. Examples show misused their and them in plural contexts and confusing verb forms, with suggested rewrites to maintain singular or plural consistency.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa child services plea calls for protecting at risk youths
Cedar Rapids leaders and private agencies urge state officials to preserve funding for children and family services amid budget cuts. The letter notes fewer beds for treatment, more detention, and a narrowing window to help distressed kids, stressing prevention over punishment. W Scott Jamieson of Cedar Rapids represents Foundation 2.
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Department of Human Services
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Juvenile Court System
Cedar Rapids
Foundation 2
Four Oaks
Tanager Place
Generosity of Americans remembered in wake of tragedy
A Cedar Rapids note urges continued charitable giving after Sept 11, calling on residents to support local, regional, and state nonprofits. Marion J. Patterson highlights cultural, educational, environmental, recreational, human service, social, and civic groups to sustain community strength.
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Marion J. Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Bluestem Faces Five-Year Debate Over Garbage Disposal
Edward Winter questions Bluestem Solid Waste Agency’s delay in choosing Cedar Rapids disposal plans. He urges using bids on transfer, hauling, and disposal to resolve the city’s long term waste costs, citing examples from Des Moines and other metros and calling for research and clear priorities.
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Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Des Moines
Davenport
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Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Edward Winter
Two Views on Lower C R Test Scores
A letter discusses rushing to answers in math education and stresses the need to teach problem formulation. It urges parental involvement, volunteering at schools, and exploring new math teaching strategies through Education Service Center training.
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Educational Service Center
Editorial argues Highway 100 bypass outdated for Cedar Rapids
The Gazette readers challenge a 30 year plan citing Cedar Rapids changes since. They urge scrapping the old environmental impact statement and rethinking routes like Edgewood and Collins to avoid worsening congestion.
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County Home Road
Cedar Rapids
IDOT
Collins Road
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