GAZETTE EDITORIALS On Iowa governors race and ignored issues
The Gazette argues Branstad and Jenkins avoid key topics beyond education and economic development. It blames public complacency and media focus for shaping a limited debate, noting reluctance to address tax questions, social issues, and city needs while stressing smart political risk and electability.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Lowell Jenkins
the Gazette
Judy Daubenmier
Branstad
Jenkins
U.S
James A. Garfield
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Walter Mondale
Cedar Rapids installs first-rate rail crossing signals
Downtown Cedar Rapids receives new six by six foot reflectorized crosswalk signs on signal bridges over Fourth Street. City officials say yield to pedestrians advisories at First, Second, and Third avenues will improve safety even as train movements are light.
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Cedar Rapids
Fourth Street
Second
Third Avenues
Pop
OPEC
Illiteracy programs in Iowa and political c commentary
The letter discusses Iowa Adult Basic Education efforts led by Kirkwood Community College with volunteer tutors aiding about 100 student tutor pairs and 900 annual high school diplomas or GEDs funded by federal state local and a Gannett grant. It also critiques Governor Branstad and endorses Lowell Junkins. It includes a mocked price comparison piece on oil and a lengthy personal account about divorce and child support highlighting insurance and visitation disputes.
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Iowa
Community Colleges of
Kirkwood
Gannett Foundation
George Maybanks
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Blvd
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No imagination in Cedar Rapids tourism push
A columnist criticizes Cedar Rapids for lacking initiative to attract tourists while other towns like Mitchell Wall and Greensburg capitalize on quirky attractions. The piece urges local leaders to boost overnight stays and commercial activity rather than blaming external conditions.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
South Dakota
Mitchell and
Wall
Kansas
Greensburg
Outlooks from Eastern Iowa Readers
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowa residents invited to share thoughtful reflections on diverse topics. The column presents personal views and community insights in a concise, opinionated voice.
Cedar Rapids Tourism Critique Echoes Local Promoter
Carl Kane, a Cedar Rapids native and former journalist, argues the city lacks aggressive tourism promotion. He cites Grant Wood window, Brucemore, Czech Village, and Usher’s Ferry as examples, contrasting Cedar Rapids with Wall Drug and Greensburg style attractions. He urges sharper branding to draw visitors downtown.
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Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Brucemore
Czech Village
16Th Avenue
Trade and media bias in South Africa crisis views
John W. Lemmon argues from Washington Iowa that major media ignore South Africa's 6 million Zulu tribal challenge and favor communists plotting to overturn the white government. He cites Gatsha Buthelezi and a Swiss canton like system as alternatives while criticizing U.S. Congress and Reagan.
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SACF
South African Communist Party
Gatsha Butheliza
South Africa
U.S
Cape of Good Hope
Soviet Union
Reagan
Congress
John W. Lemmon
Washington
Iowa
Part-time help ideas for home fix-up and outdoor chores
A letter suggests using HACAP and area junior and senior high schools for part-time work such as house winterizing cleaning after heavy rains and other tasks. It notes many job seekers including inmates at the Work Release Center and urges community willingness to offer opportunities to prevent trouble and provide needed income.
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HACAP
Metro
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John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Edouard Herriot
Murdock
Traffic Engineering Department
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Europe
Lowell Junkins
Tom Harkin
Roger Jepsen
Junkins
Amanas
Balderdash
Mitchell
Wall Drug
Corn Palace
Carl Kane
Coe College
San Diego Zoo
St. Louis Arch
New Orleans
Usher’s Ferry
Mount Trashmore
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