National Mad as Hell Campaign Urges End to Impeachment Drive
Readers express anger at Clinton Starr probe and cost to taxpayers. The letter co authored by Steve M Collins and Lesley Haravon Collins of Iowa City calls Congress to halt the impeachment process and investigation and urge leaders to focus on national issues.
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Steve M. Collins
Starr
White House
Lewinsky
Clinton
House of Representatives
House
Washington
Hillary
Congress
Lesley Haravon Collins
Iowa City
The
University of Iowa
Key Newspaper Leaders Named in Senior Editorial Team
Joe Hindley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer. Mark Bowden holds the role of Managing Editor in the paper's leadership lineup.
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Ken Slaughter
Trails named for Grant Wood could boost Iowa towns
An editorial urges developing a Grant Wood Trail across Linn and Jones counties linking Martelle Morley Olin and Oxford Junction along the former Milwaukee Road right of way. It argues trails attract travelers and economic activity, citing Wisconsin and Minnesota examples, and calls for regional promotion, signage, and investment to revitalize rural areas.
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Morley
Olin
Oxford Junction
Grant Wood
Linn
Jones Counties
Cox
Martelle
Linn County Trails Association
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Jones County
Grant Wood Trail Association
Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Adams
Jackson
Highway 38
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Root River
Joel Barnum
Elroy
Iowa
World Animal Day appeals to aid animals and shelters
Audrey E. Rahn asks Cedar Rapids readers to protest dove hunting in Illinois, urge spay neuter for pets, support mayoral action, and donate to Bever Zoo monkeys habitat through BZPI Fund at PO Box 1743 Cedar Rapids IA 52406-1743.
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Animal Kingdom
Illinois
Iowa
Bever Zoo
Bzpi Fund
Cedar Rapids
Audrey E. Rahn
Call for Clinton Resignation Weighs on Radio News
Reader commentary voices anger over Bill Clinton's presidency and alleged lies. The letter argues for resignation, cites Lewinsky scandal details, and contrasts with past leaders like Harry Truman.
Shape up America by investing in education and fairness
A reader argues for paid volunteer apprenticeship linked to grades, broader wealth distribution, and inclusive education. The letter calls for corporate empathy, better contract deliberations, and greater public input, while urging ERA-like gender inclusion and responsible media exposure. Craig E. Seeley Jr.
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America
Clinton
Craig E. Seeley Jr
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters welcome readers with contact rules
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Please include your name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Three year old's blimp drawings mix fear and fascination
Jane Nesmith of Cedar Rapids writes about her three year old Robbie who doodles blue, peach, yellow, and white blimps on the driveway and repeatedly asks why the Hindenburg exploded. He fears flames but seeks understanding, guided by books and a hope for safer helium.
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Robbie
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian
Hiawatha Fire Station Expansion Vote Appeal
In Hiawatha residents are urged to back the October 6 vote for expanding the current fire station built in 1971 to serve a population rising from 2,500 to over 6,000. The project adds space for equipment and training at the existing site with a parking area expansion. Tax impact is about 30 to 35 dollars yearly per 100 000 home, but homeowners note lower premiums due to the department’s high rating. For questions contact Chief Mark Powers at City Hall or his home.
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Hiawatha
Mark Powers
City Hall
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Jane Nesmith
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