Green energy plan faces pricing concerns in Iowa
Tom Snyder of Dyersville and IRENEW raise alarms over Alliant Energy plans to build an anaerobic digester at the Roger Decker farm in northeast Iowa and offer renewable power. They warn of unmonitored green pricing potentially inflating bills while highlighting the need for Iowa guidelines and oversight.
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Roger Decker
Iowa
FDL
Dubuque
Alliant
Alliant Energy
Attorney General's Office
Office of Consumer Advocacy
Allianz
Wisconsin
Tennessee Valley Authority
South
Irenew
Energy
California
Center For Resource Solutions
CRS
United States
Tom Snyder
Dyersville
Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Election debate prompts unprecedented mail to Gazette editor
The Gazette editor notes an unusual flood of mail after the election with readers debating ballot design and civil rights issues. Two emails highlight disputes over butterfly ballots and disenfranchised voters, while others discuss editorial balance on Bush and Gore.
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Rush Limbaugh
a_ story
Florida
Mary Matalin
Palm Beach County
New York Times
Palm Beach
Associated Press
Democratic Party
Fla
Bush
Gore
The
Gazette
Do not privatize Social Security say critics in letter
The writer argues Social Security should remain a guaranteed safety net and not be privatized. They warn that shifting funds to stock markets would require constant investment decisions and fees, risking cash flow and tax on gains, and could devastate retirees in down markets. The piece urges preserving the basic premise and allowing private investments only with disposable income.
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At&t
Gazette letter submission instructions for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via Fax or email.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Where Has This Election Left Us and Its Lessons
A reader reflects on the election’s balance between popular and electoral votes, urges informed voting and civic education, and warns against extremism. The letter by Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids advocates openness, humility, patience, cooperation, and evaluating candidates on merit rather than party loyalty.
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Public.com
Paul A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Declares Open Editorial View
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinion. It notes readers may seek corrections or contradictions and that those will have an equal chance of publication.
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