Smulekoff's Home Store Closes After 125 Years in Cedar Rapids
Quotes highlight local business closure and civic plans in Cedar Rapids. Allan Barbern notes Smulekoff's strong market credibility as it ends 125 year run. City officials discuss real time bus tracking and delays, flood protection investments, NICU gift initiative, and maintenance free senior housing appeal.
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Smulekoff
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Education column calls for practical skills over college path
Readers urge hands on training in trades like automotive repair and plumbing, plus personal finance and computer literacy. Comments emphasize early programming, resume writing, and arts integrated learning to foster independent critical thinking.
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Gazette prompts public input on Grant Wood 125th birth anniversary
Last week columnist Todd Dorman previewed next year’s celebration of Grant Wood born 125 years ago. Francie Williamson and Quinn Pettifer host community conversations to gather ideas. Readers are asked what to emphasize, his legacy, landmarks, and remaining monuments.
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Grant Wood
Gazette
Francie Williamson
Quinn Pettifer
Todd
Feeding the world this Thanksgiving weekend
Max Rothschild argues for renewed U S and global efforts to boost sustainable food production, nutrition, and research. He stresses the 2050 population growth, Hunger stats, and the need for public private partnerships and land grant university investment to expand agricultural innovation and reduce waste.
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United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
U.S. Agency For International Development
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America
Sputnik
Insight Books Forum and Editorial Submissions Policy
Eastern Iowans discuss community and world through Insight and Books forums. Submissions include letters and guest columns with word limits. send to editorial thegazette com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. visit thegazette com life books for past coverage. editor contact and editorial board names listed.
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