Editorial urges drive to trace anthrax sources like Manhattan Project
The piece calls for a global, secretive effort to trace biological warfare origins, likening it to the Manhattan Project. It targets Iraq as a prime suspect, noting past use against Kurds and years of UN inspection evasion, and urges anthrax tracing as a top 21st century science goal.
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FE Es
Homeland Security
Bush
Free World
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Sherlock
Save strong words for right occasion
The piece urges restraint in using hate and evil in public discourse. It argues strong terms should reflect genuine malice or depravity and warns against labeling opposing politicians or practices as evil.
I Will Live Free After Sept 11
Tim Borchardt of Iowa City asserts that Americans must resist surrendering freedoms for safety. He argues against expanded police powers and secret searches while proposing jail-barred safety as an alternative.
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Afghanistan
Congress
Alternate energy debates spark Iowa net metering clash
A reader argues for fair net billing for alternative energy in Iowa. He cites MidAmerican Energy’s tariff proposal, warns of vague costs and long court battles, and calls for independent oversight and uniform rules. He notes historic REC lineman humor and references Tom Snyder of TIRENEW.
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Maquoketa Valley
Anamosa
Iowa Electric
Alliant
REC
MidAmerican Energy
Midland Power
MidAmerican
Iowa Utilities Board
Department of Justice
Canary
Dean Crist
California
Pacific Gas & Electric
Pg&e
Iowa
Tom Snyder
Dyersville
Tirenew
Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Election 2001 Controversy Over Forums in Cedar Rapids Mayoral Race
Letters from Cedar Rapids residents critique candidate Paul Pate and local forum organization, citing reduced candidate participation, perceived bias, and a broader call for open inclusive public debate. Authors urge collaborative leadership to restore trust and civic engagement.
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Paul Pate
Cedar Rapids
League of Women Voters
Ann Rosenthal
Lee Clancey
Pate
Greg ArBuckle
Frustrated Recycle Efforts Highlight Local Confusion
Cedar Rapids reader Cindy Ehret describes repeated misinformation from Bluestem Solid Waste Agency about what can be recycled. She notes items wrongly accepted or rejected, from encyclopedias to glass shelves and Styrofoam, and mentions a Gazette report about workers scavenging garbage to raise awareness.
Gazette letters seek reader input for city paper
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone, while only name and hometown appear in print. Submit via mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Holiday Language Reminder From Coralville Ad Nudge
Marketers are urged to replace the offensive term with holiday or season’s greetings in ads. The note promotes using inclusive phrasing to avoid political incorrectness during the winter season.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
United Nations
Aaron Zitner
The
Los Angeles Times
Taaiammav
Benjamin Franklin
Tim Borchardt
Iowa City
IUB
Consumer Advocates Office
Nancy Sauerman
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Bluestem
Gazette
Cindy Ehret
David Bahnsen
Coralville
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