Editorial asks if Iowa counties should overhaul sheriff race issues
The piece surveys Linn County politics around sheriff candidates Dennis Blome and Donald Sawyer and weighs whether county offices should be restructured. It argues for broader home rule, possible mergers of treasurer recorder and auditor duties, multi county districts for attorneys, and a shared sheriff system, noting party labels may matter little in nonpolicy roles.
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Linn County
Donald
Buzz” Sawyer
Dennis Blome
Blome
Richard Gere
Iowa
Linn
Challenger Sawyer
Sawyer
Congress Approves 5 Million for Geography Study Centers
Congress funds regional geography study centers sponsored by the National Geographic Society Education Foundation. The program trains teachers, develops curricula, and assists districts to improve geography education in U S schools. Critics doubt impact despite potential ripple effects.
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Congress
The
Education Foundation
National Geographic Society
U.S
Trump Plans Bold Name Changes Across Airline and Hotels
A report says Donald Trump will buy Eastern Airlines Northeast shuttle for 365 million dollars in cash and rename the carrier after himself. It notes his growing brand with Trump Express joining Trump Tower Trump Plaza and Trump’s Castle in Atlantic City, while joking about Hallmark Cards remaining untouched.
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Eastern Airlines
Northeast Air Shuttle
Donald Trump
Trump Express
Trump
Atlantic City
Trump Tower
New York
Plaza Hotel
Trump Plaza
Reflecting on the 1988 US election and likability
The author muses on the ongoing race after a long vacation, ranking presidents from Eisenhower to Reagan and critiquing Dukakis. He suggests delaying the campaign, notes Quayle’s potential as vice president, and remarks that likability does not determine governance while joking about Japan and the press.
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Dukakis
Bush
Senator Quayle
Quayle
Gorbachev
United States
Japan
Alburnett burglary prompts local concerns and calls for accountability
A reader describes a Sept 19 night break in at a business in Alburnett, praising a capable deputy but criticizing slow follow up and unreturned sheriff calls. Separate letters urge Bertram to add a convenience store and recount a custody dispute criticizing the court system and calling for reforms to protect children.
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Court House
Alburnett
Joy Rose
Longwood
NE Bertram
Gazette Bias in Coverage of Eastern Iowa TV Stations
A reader accuses The Gazette of favoritism in Eastern Iowa broadcasting coverage. The letter cites stacked profiles of KCRG personnel and a celebratory piece on KCRG Radio CDs, arguing the paper favors its owner and ignores stronger competitors.
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KCRG
the Gazette
TV-9
Channels
Kcrg G.M
Local reader defends Hal Schaefer against P T Larson
Letter writer praises Cedar Rapids finance commissioner Hal Schaefer for a balanced budget high credit rating and tax levy reductions while criticizing P T Larson for accusations and ignorance about the role and council voting. The piece calls for better letter screening.
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Cedar Rapids
P.T. Larson
Larson
Hal Schaefer
Schaefer
Des Moines
Washington
Halloween Dental Hygiene Tips From Linn County Hygienists
National Dental Hygiene Week advises reducing acid attacks from sugar snacks. After each snack, brush and floss. choose safe treats like popcorn apples and sugarless gum. if candy is chosen pick non sticky varieties. limit snack frequency. Laura Diebold Annie Long Sara Nemmers 419 Third St NE.
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Linn County Dental Hygienists Association
Laura Diebold
Annie Long
Sara Nemmers
Third St. NE
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