Tree of Five Seasons logo drawing sparks city debate
A Cedar Rapids letter to the mayor and City Council challenges the Tree of Five Seasons logo by Gary Anderson. The writer criticizes its scale and international comparison to the Arch and Eiffel Tower, urging a competition with five international entrants and modest design fees.
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Anderson
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Peacock
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Local newspaper staff directory highlights leadership lineup
Joe Hindky ill president and publisher Ken Slaughter vice president and treasurer Dale Larson vice president and general manager Mark Bowden managing editor.
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Joe Hindky
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Mark Bowden
Cedar Rapids debate over sign-off memo and Five Seasons sculpture
The Gazette argues the Cedar Rapids City Council used a sign-off memo to approve the Tree of Five Seasons site near the Cedar River Tower without public debate. The piece cites June 8 1994 approval, council reluctance to donate land, and calls for ending government by passing a note in favor of more open deliberation before next spring elections.
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Cedar Rapids
Gary Anderson
Gazette
Anderson
Cedar River Tower
Larry Serbousek
David Kramer
First Avenue
First Street
Solon
Toddville
Marion
Billy
Dad
the Gazette
Bowser the Hound
Iowa Tax Policy Debate Shapes State Action
Des Moines forum details force Republican presidential candidates to outline tax policy ideas. Governors weigh federal shifts as Bill Clinton era reforms loom, with Gov Branstad delaying Iowa tax changes until federal direction becomes clearer. Potential 1996–97 reforms could reshape state revenues.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Bill Clinton
Congress
White House
Letters to the Gazette critique Tree of Five Seasons logo
Readers debate Cedar Rapids Tree of Five Seasons emblem. Contributors praise public art but question process and funding, urging proposals from local artists and institutions.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette accepts public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer's full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not published and editors may edit.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
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Compuserve.com
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Not For Sale
The oil industry seeks to drill in the Arctic Refuge coastal plain via budget process decisions kept from public debate. Critics warn drilling would devastate bears musk oxen caribou migratory birds and native Gwich in people while urging representatives to oppose back door policy changes. Contact Senator Grassley at (202) 224-3744.
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Congress
U.S. House
Arctic Refuge
U.S
Charles Grassley
Restore Vets Memorial eternal flame to honor veterans
Readers recount the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum tribute. An eternal flame once burned above a coffin replica but was never restored during renovations. Petitioners blame a single official for blocking rerouting of the gas line and restoring the Freedom Flame, a city symbol for veterans.
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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