Iowa Catholics oppose expansion of gambling in state
The Catholic Conference Board of Iowa says time has come to say enough to casino style gambling. Archbishop Kucera notes bingo remains allowed in parishes but warns of the broader reach of gaming and urged limits to government dependence on gambling revenue. The editor notes growing debate about gambling's social impact and economic role.
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Iowa
United Methodist Church
Catholic Conference Board
Daniel Kucera
Dubuque
Catholic Church
America
Gingrich Faces Ethics Inquiry Echoing Spanish Inquisition
The House Ethics Committee investigates links between GOPAC and a college course Gingrich taught, amid a charge by Ben Jones. Gingrich calls the probe bizarre as Republicans and Democrats share the panel. Clinton is also noted in contrast to the famous Monty Python routine.
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Spain
House
Ethics Committee
Newt Gingrich
Gopac
Gingrich
Tanager Place Celebrates 115 Years Through Volunteers
Cedar Rapids based Tanager Place marks 115 years of service to vulnerable children and families. The piece highlights a long volunteer tradition with 24 board leaders, 60 one on one treatment volunteers, and 500 volunteers for fundraisers, urging community involvement.
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Tanager Place
E.J. Lund
Cedar Rapids
Industrial School Association of
Benjamin Franklin
Tumultuous election prompts doleful reflections
A reader condemns the election as marked by bigotry and partisan tactics across California Florida the South and beyond. They contrast alleged candidates flawed records with concerns about truth in advertising tax fairness and corporate profits cautioning against tax cuts while urging accountability for wealth gaps. Gloria Jahnes Toddville.
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California
Florida
Senate
Nancy
La-La Land
Windy City
Merger Vote Proposed for Benton Norway School Districts
Citizens for Reorganization Committee urges a yes vote in the November 29 election from 7 AM to 8 PM. The plan would merge Benton Community and Norway districts into a single entity, promising lower taxes, financial stability, smaller classrooms, reduced busing, and improved technology for all grades. Chairpersons Cindy Kaestner Francis Kahle Pat Stepanek advocate for the measure.
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Benton Community
Norway
Benton Community School District
Benton Community High School
Citizens For Reorganization Committee
Benton
Cindy Kaestner
Francis Kahle
Pat Stepanek
Competition wilts flower giant FTD and US West clash
Marvin J. Rops argues deregulation should spur competition after reports that McLeod network opposes US West, GTE, and Cox Cable amid claims that US West would suffer a competitive disadvantage. He urges letting the competition begin.
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the Gazette
FTD
McLeod Network
US West
McLeod
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public affairs. All material may be edited and cannot be returned. Include writer's full name signature address and daytime phone. no anonymity. 300 word limit per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Linn County Trails Association thanks Cedar Rapids Parks Dept
The Linn County Trails Association acknowledges the Cedar Rapids Parks Department and Commissioner David Kramer along with work crews for rebuilding the Sac and Fox Trail. Hundreds of residents have watched and cheered. walkers runners cyclists and riders benefit from the resurfaced trail. Residents are urged to use the fall days to enjoy the Indian Creek valley and Cedar River basin. Diane Handler president Linn County Trails Association
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Linn County Trails Association
City of
Cedar Rapids
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