Marion panel study aids two districts in Iowa
Marion Chamber of Commerce forms a Report Card Commission to review the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar school districts similar to Cedar Rapids Community Schools. More than 100 volunteers will participate led by 13 business and community leaders.
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Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Marion and
Dave Etzel
Marion Chamber Report Card Commission
Orioles Robbed In Classic Pennant Play In New York
Fans insist the Orioles were robbed after a fan interfered on Tony Tarasco’s possible catch in right field as Derek Jeter’s drive led to a home run in the eighth inning during the AL pennant clash. The Yankees then won in 11 innings on a later homer, prompting calls to move spectators farther from fair balls. Jeff Maier, the 12 year old involved, did not keep the ball.
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Yankees
Derek Jeter
Orioles
Tony Tarasco
Jeff Maier
Looking for the best in our community in this election season
An editorial praising everyday local heroes across professions and roles who quietly serve others. It highlights school staff, city leaders, volunteers, nurses, doctors, shop workers, and a gas station operator who refrains from price hikes. David J. Novak of Cedar Rapids is cited as a member of the Iowa Family Support Initiative.
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Human Services
David J. Novak
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Family Support Initiative
Andrea
Paul
Jefferson High School
Letters to the Gazette Warns of Political Decline and Third-Party Hope
The writer laments national political decline and masks of sports debates, urging focus on leadership. He questions veteran support for a military dropout and argues for a third party, citing media exposure and public fatigue with incumbents. Cedar Rapids resident Robert O. Ferguson signs the letter.
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Iowa
Smu-Ville
Robert O. Ferguson
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Accepts Public Letters Then Prints Some
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. anonymity is not permitted. Editorial control applies, with a 300 word letter limit and a 700 word column guideline.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Stop Madness of Partial Birth Abortion in Senate Vote
A writer laments the Senate’s failure to override President Clinton’s veto on partial birth abortion. They cite 57 votes to override and 41 including Tom Harkin opposing it, claim higher NJ counts, and warn of moral crisis and potential national consequences.
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Clinton
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Bill Clinton
Koop
New Jersey
Sen. Harkin
God
Justice for all rich and poor in the courts this season
A critique of equal access to justice notes wealth shapes outcomes from habeas appeals to civil cases. It cites Mississippi parental rights fees and cable carriage clashes, while flagging a tax case affecting federal judges and Justice Scalia's beard as a political symbol.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Mississippi
First Wives Club
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