Festival of Trees returns to Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette partners with the Cedar Rapids Jaycees for a two day Festival of Trees at Hawkeye Downs, featuring 50 plus decorated trees in a silent auction to benefit Toys for Tots HACAP Shoes for Kids and local foundations. Trees range 6.5 to 9 feet and bidding starts at 50 dollars with 5 dollar steps. Artists, music, a Santa visit and holiday marketplace fill the event, open 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday with unwrapped toy and food item donations invited.
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Cedar Rapids council backs single casino developer
Community letters question why officials favor one casino developer over others while citing the free market. Iowa has 23 casinos and critics warn oversaturation harms economic development and local residents. The piece contrasts policy choices with Atlantic City and urges Cedar Rapids to pursue real growth.
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Inappropriate Comics Spark Viewer Complaint at The Gazette
Barbara Klawiter of Toddville criticizes The Gazette for running R and PG rated 9 Chickweed Lane comics on Oct 29 and Nov 12. She urges monitoring of content to keep the newspaper family friendly and questions the paper's editorial standards.
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Parker rails against polar bears tax tricks in Moore Jones race
Kathleen Parker argues Republicans push tax cuts before year end while facing Roy Moore allegations and a high stakes Alabama Senate race. She warns Arctic drilling to fund tax reform would hurt conservation amid ethical concerns and political maneuvering.
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Young Republican Adam Sullivan joins The Gazette editorial page
Adam Sullivan announces his column will appear multiple times weekly in The Gazette. A 27 year old conservative aims to foster civil policy discussions locally, focusing on Iowa state and city issues rather than national politics. He notes prior journalism in Iowa City and work with nonprofits and political groups.
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