Fine field for state offices in Iowa election editorial
The editorial lauds the diverse slate for statewide roles, noting no clear superiority among candidates. It highlights Tom Miller and Joe Gunderson for attorney general, Marion Paul Pate for secretary of state, and other nominees, praising the quality and urging voters to pick wisely while stressing competence over longevity. It praises new energy and cautions against partisan bias.
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Tom Miller
Joe Gunderson
Black Hawk County
Des Moines
Iowa
Jay Marcus
Natural Law Party
Fairfield
Marion
Paul Pate
Jay Irwin
West Des Moines
Fitzgerald
Eagle Grove
Dale Cochran
Tom Cory
Slater
Cochran
Richard Johnson
Sheldahl
Fred Grandy
Dan Gray
Sidney
Minnesota Duluth Eyes Navy Cruiser Attraction
Duluth residents plan to install the 720 foot former cruiser USS Des Moines in Lake Superior as a tourist memorial for veterans. They envision it near Minnesota's northern tip with Iowa patrolling the south, sparking light hearted talk on gunboat diplomacy and regional jokes.
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Navy
Duluth
Des Moines
Minnesota
Iowa
Vss
On Shaky Ground: Does expansion trickle down to all workers
A National Commission report challenges the trickle down myth, showing 1980s gains mostly benefited some groups while many workers, especially African American men, saw hours and incomes fall. The study tracks 1967–79 and 1977–89 cohorts, revealing rising fears about future earnings despite aggregate growth.
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Washington
National Commission For Employment Policy
Understanding allowable growth in Iowa K 12 funding
The term allowable growth limits how much state and district per pupil costs may rise each year under Chapter 257.2. For 1995 the growth rate is 2.85 percent, totaling $60.2 million in additional costs, funded by $35.7 million in state aid and $24.5 million in property tax. Joseph M. Kremer, Jesup
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Iowa
Joseph M. Kremer
Jesup
Honest AIDS Feature Raises Local Reflections in Cedar Rapids
Letters praise The Gazette for its Sara and Ed story on AIDS, noting Shunning denial is common yet local victims exist. Julie Hubbell urges factual empathy while Melinda Mitchell thanks reporters for a frank recollection touching Cedar Rapids high school alumni and families.
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Gazette
United States
Mike Kilen
Linda Kahlbaugh
the Gazette
Sara
Tipton High School
Tipton
The
Melinda J. Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Will Rogers Follies review sparks reader debate
Readers clash over Diana Nollen's critique of The Will Rogers Follies at Hancher Auditorium. Betty Truesdell praises the performances and notes the dog act lasts five minutes while applauding choreography and costumes. Lloyd Cashman and others defend the show and question the reviewer’s understanding of Will Rogers.
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Will Rogers
Diana Nollen
Bill O’brien
Will
Bill Aie
Rima Sara Szalay
Nellen
Iowa
Hancher Auditorium
Nollen
Lloyd Cashman
West Branch
Gazette letter policy and contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax 319 398 5846 Email Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144 1041 Internet 75144 1041 compuserve.com
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