State should save money by cutting trooper training trips
The Gazette argues cuts to Camp Dodge training trips for Iowa troopers can save tens of thousands. Regional driver training at Coralville Lake and post-based sessions reduce overnight lodging meals and gas, with Cedar Rapids Mount Pleasant and Davenport districts saving over 13,000 and statewide gains approaching 40,000.
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Coralville Lake Beach
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Cedar Rapids
Mount Pleasant
Davenport
District 11
Johnson, Linn
Benton
Iowa
Poweshiek
Tama
Snoop Doggy Dogg concert at UI Iowa City debate ends in rejected plan
UI student group SCOPE sought approval to bring Snoop Doggy Dogg to the Field House for Halloween.UI Vice President Philip Jones inclined to approve but sought security assurances. Public Safety Director Chuck Green opposed citing weapons risk and security challenges. The dispute highlights security measures used at other campuses and calls for better two way communication.
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Iowa City
SCOPE
Philip Jones
the Dogg
Public Safety
Chuck Green
Jones
Green
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Field House
Patriotism That Goes Beyond Flags and Songs
A thoughtful reflection on patriotism as a multifaceted virtue not limited to flags or songs. It argues for informed citizens who study history, vote, engage in debate, support community service, and respect diverse international viewpoints. Patriotism requires action, critique, and public responsibility.
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America
Sousa
Samuel Johnson
Guy de Maupassant
Sparing Iowa’s Prairie and People Amid Progress Debate
Cedar Rapids reader Linda Schmidt voices concern over conservationists and planners clashing on what counts as progress. She cites The Neal Smith refuge near Des Moines with 8600 acres of tall grass prairie and ponders relocation or redirection of growth to protect wildlife while addressing traffic and resource needs.
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Andy McCollum
Cornell College
Iowa
Neal Smith
California
America
Mount Vernon
Rock Island
Linda Schmidt
Cedar Rapids
Nationwide license plate flag decal idea sparks shared tribute
A couple proposes a united nationwide effort to place small American flag stickers on license plates to raise funds for security programs. They seek a low cost, highly visible daily tribute that spreads quickly through state distribution and donations.
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Larry
Editorial critiques Cedar Rapids growth and environmental balance
The letter argues that unchecked development by Regency Builders harms woodlands and wildlife off 42nd Street SE. It urges a master plan coordinating growth with environmental concerns, citing Lake County Illinois as a model and calling for broader citizen input and regional collaboration to counter developer greed.
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Regency Builders of
Des Moines
42Nd Street
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids’ City
Gazette Letter Policy on Readers' Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows equal opportunity for publication of corrections or contradictions by other readers.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. No anonymous contributions. limit about 650 words. mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or email gazedit iowa com.
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