Iowa campus faces big problem of student drinking
Editorial notes six in ten University of Iowa students drink heavily and cites a Harvard study. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation backs a national initiative, with UI receiving a $60,000 development grant and potential $770,000 if it completes the phase. The plan includes a coordinator, a task force, and stronger policies to curb high risk drinking.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Harvard School of Public Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton
N.J
University of Iowa
Foundation
American Medical Association
U of I
Phillip E. Jones
University of
Harkin versus Lightfoot in Iowa vote clash
A detailed letters column argues Sen. Tom Harkin is a liberal tax spender harming business and independence, while Jim Lightfoot is the Iowa choice for fiscal conservatism. The writer condemns Harkin’s record, praises Lightfoot, and urges voting for Clinton-Harkin and a GOP slate to support working people.
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Iowa
Sen
Tom Harkin
Sen. Harkin
National Federation of Independent Business
Harkin
Charles Grassley
Clinton
Ted Kennedy
Midwest
Mike Cambridge
Cedar Rapids
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Lightfoot
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Newt Gingrich
Virginia
Bermuda
David
Goliath
T.G. Jackson
Marion
Call for More Copters in Cedar Rapids
A reader argues that Cedar Rapids should avoid adding helicopters and infrared tech, contending city officials waste taxpayer money by flying to dinners in other cities. The letter urges officials to drive, noting professionals schedule itineraries, and asks the aviation director to invite input from civilians before deer season.
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Cedar Rapids
Role model push for Lu Barron in Linn County supervisor race
A Cedar Rapids voter urges support for Lu Barron in the Linn County Board of Supervisors race. The writer praises Barron from Wellington Heights, noting her festival leadership, board experience, and focus on youth and elderly services funded by taxes.
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Linn County
Wellington Heights
Lu Barron
Freedom Festival
Foundation II
Board of Supervisors
la Barron
Nicole Rice
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy Cautions on Accuracy
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy and offers no value judgment on opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal publication opportunity.
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Nature's comeback in Iowa shows wildlife rebound
Rich Patterson, director of the Indian Creek Nature Center, notes wildlife thriving in Cedar Rapids area as habitat recovery, bans on harmful chemicals, and conservation groups bolster populations of turkeys, deer, geese, eagles, and other species across Iowa and beyond.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids
Firstar
Hawaii
Rhode Island
Iowa
Rocky Mountain States
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Midwest
New England
New Jersey
New York City
Florida
North America
Congress
Allamakee
French Creek
Ducks Unlimited
Goose Flock Inc
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Wild Turkey Federation
Quail Unlimited
Pacific Northwest
South America
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Gazette letters policy and contact options
The Gazette announces a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Provide mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Hiawatha School Parents Voice Support and Trust
A Cedar Rapids group of parents urges acceptance of review board decisions on school issues at Hiawatha Elementary. They praise teachers and staff, note the emotional strain of recent challenges, and commit to volunteering and improving the district school. Individuals named: Joan Kaiser Patti Sampson Theresa Mead Annette Busbee.
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Hiawatha Elementary School
Joan Kaiser
Cedar Rapids
Patti Sampson
Theresa Mead
Hiawatha
Annette Busbee
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