Davenport cautions on gambling riverboat in redevelopment plan
The Davenport River Renaissance project faces skepticism from city officials and readers who note a casino boat on the Cedar River yielded little downtown vitality. Critics say Vision Iowa funds should target other redevelopment, while Cedar Rapids should seek its own investment away from gambling.
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Clayton Lloyd
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Vision Iowa
Czech Village
Third Street SE
Iowa
Recession officially ends as NBER declares eight months
The NBER reports the downturn lasted from March through October, matching the 1990 91 recession in length. Markets rebound and consumer buying stays strong while unemployment claims level. The official record may wait until next spring to confirm the 2001 end.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
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Gazette letter submission rules for readers
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and required contact details. Writers must include name, street address and daytime phone number, with only name and hometown published. One letter per writer every 30 days. letters may be edited. Address, fax, and email contact options are provided with identification requirements.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hit Saddam next Not a good idea
Trudy Rubin argues that Phase Two of the war on terrorism should not rush to oust Saddam Hussein. She notes limited proof of Iraqi links to 9/11, warns against a repeat of Iraq policy fiascoes, and calls for a realistic strategy including potential ground forces and regional support.
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Iraqi National Congress
INC
Bush Pere
United States
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Turkey
Spare us from more Hoovers letter spurs debate
Readers clash over Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt in a long letter critiquing the New Deal era. The writer defends Hoover as a capable statesman and condemns Roosevelt as fueling a vast federal bureaucracy and tax letdown. The piece cites John T. Flynn’s Roosevelt Myth and argues for revisiting historical narratives.
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Tom Walsh
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Hoover
Roosevelt
John T. Flynn
Prayer in School Debate After Tragedy Divides Cedar Rapids
Ellie Spector argues for inclusive non-denominational prayer in public schools after Sept 11, noting diverse beliefs and the aim to comfort all students. She criticizes a mother’s complaints and urges respect for First Amendment rights while preserving a secular school environment.
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Gazette
Prairie High School
God
Ellie Spector
Cedar Rapids
Bluestem considers private landfills as option for Linn County
At Bluestem Board, staff warn a 10 year timeline to site a local landfill and no clear path to a new one. Bids for waste disposal expected in March with four companies ready to bid from Illinois and Iowa.
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Bluestem Board
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Bluestem
Iowa
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