Sundays in library prove heat banking hope for winter
Iowa faced a scorching summer with nine interruptible power interruptions to major customers, including institutions like Kirkwood Community College and Cedar Rapids Public Library. Utilities consider new options with the Iowa Utilities Board as regulators weigh flexibility.
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Iowa
IES Utilities
IES
Diane Ramsey
Iowa Utilities Board
Kirkwood Community College
John Wayne Still Casts a Spell 16 Years After Death
A Harris poll ranks John Wayne ahead of Clint Eastwood Mel Gibson and others as America's favorite movie star. The piece notes Wayne's manufactured legend his early learning of screen presence and iconic walk along with classic roles in Red River Sands of Iwo Jima and The Searchers.
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John Wayne
America
Harris
Wayne
Clint Eastwood
Mel Gibson
Denzel Washington
Kevin Costner
Tom Hanks
Marion Michael Morrison
Winterset
Iowa
Harry Carey
the Free Press
Randy Roberts
James Olson
Red River
Iwo Jima
Newt Gingrich and the Frankness Folly
The piece critiques Newt Gingrich for overusing the word frankly and for style over substance in discussing budget politics. It argues his verbose candor masks evasions and questions whether the public craves such bluntness from a speaker.
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Bob Dole
Ethics Committee
Rupert Murdoch
Proposed tax relief harms mental health services in SF 69
The author argues SF 69 trades tax relief for more regulation and cuts to MH MR DD services, warning that without early legislative action Iowa counties face higher costs, bigger bureaucracy, and reduced access to care. Mental illness remains highly treatable with proper services, but stigma and underfunding worsen outcomes.
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Senate
Iowa
Terry Branstad
U.S
National Institute of Mental Health
Ple
Reader letters praise temperate talk editorial
A reader thanks The Gazette for its November 12 editorial urging serious, measured discourse and contrasts it with Rush Limbaugh's influence. The letter from Matt Kuhns of Anamosa commends coverage that avoids relying on pop culture figures.
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the Gazette
Rush Limbaugh
Buy American for Jobs and Fair Trade
Letter urging readers to buy U.S. made products to protect jobs and reduce deficits. Cites Eril Co. example and child labor concerns abroad. Promotes checking labels, contacting Buy U.S.A. at 1-800-872-1750 for brand names, and urging retailers to stock American goods. Carl Unkel Jr. Cedar Rapids.
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United States
Eril Co
U.S.A
USA
Carl Unkel Jr
Cedar Rapids
Heavy metal concert review sparks reader critique
A reader from Mechanicsville denounces a November 9 heavy metal concert review for focusing on stage antics rather than music. The letter argues bands like White Zombie and The Supersuckers deserve informed critique, praising the performers and the metal scene's progress.
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White Zombie
Toadies
The
Supersuckers
Letter about sandbox satire on government in Washington
Mark Thomas of Atkins questions why government workers are sent home while Congress remains in Washington. He mocks President Clinton and Newt Gingrich, suggesting building a sandbox on the White House lawn to settle disputes with sand throwing.
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House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich
Congress
Washington, D.C
Newt
Clinton
White House
Cedar Rapids Deserves Better Logo Debate In City Skyline
Scott Anderson comments on a proposed commercial logo change for Cedar Rapids. He questions the idea of neon signs and a fountain reader board, suggesting the plan risks a tired image and proposes sharper branding for the city.
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Gary Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Scott Anderson
Gazette Announces New Online Letters Address Policy
The Cedar Rapids Gazette implements a new electronic letters to the editor address effective immediately while keeping its mailing address unchanged. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number and cannot be anonymous. Limit of 300 words per letter with one letter per writer per 30 days. column length 700 words or fewer.
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Gazette
The
Cedar Rapids
Youngville Cafe Restoration Urged by Historical Society
The Benton County Historical Society and the Sesquicentennial Commission seek support to restore the Youngville Cafe. Citizens are urged to contribute financially and through volunteer work. Contact Anne Schoonover at 5939 15th Ave, Garrison 52229, or call (319) 477-6191. Robert A. Moen, president.
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Benton County Historical Society
Youngville
Benton County Sesquicentennial Commission
Benton County
Anne Schoonover
15Th Ave
Garrison
Robert A. Moen
Benton County Historical
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