Stigmas Drop as Brownfield Tests Begin on Iowa Iron Sites
Workers sample soil at the former Iowa Iron and Iowa Steel properties near 12th Avenue SE and Fourth Street rail tracks to assess pollutants. Terracon and city officials aim to remove stigma and attract redevelopment after a $200,000 federal grant funds the effort and testing targets volatile substances and heavy metals.
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Brian Porter
Rock Island
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Jim Halverson
OPEC Faces Pressure As Venezuela May Boost Oil Output
Venezuela’s oil minister Ali Rodriguez, also president of OPEC, hints Caracas may raise crude output by 500000 barrels per day later this month if all 111 members reach consensus. The piece notes U S refiners run near full capacity and questions policy tools including strategic reserves.
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Bill Richardson
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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Preservation debate raises questions on historic district rules
KC Dietz of Cedar Rapids argues about federal and state tax benefits, minimum repair thresholds, and exterior restrictions. He explains homeowner and landlord incentives, Historic Commission approval, material limits to wood, and painting freedoms, urging balanced preservation with community concerns.
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Choosing a President Against Bush and the Right Wing Push
The piece argues for selecting a president who supports strong public schools and inclusive national identity, warning that George W. Bush seeks private schooling via vouchers, would appoint libertarian Supreme Court justices, privatize Social Security, and let HMOs control health care. It urges moderate voters to vote on November 7 to block conservative extremists.
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More Thomases
Scalias
Supreme Court
Gazette Letter Policy and Contact Details
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. Address to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 Email gazet fyiowa com.
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Gazette criticized for front page coverage of censorship debates
A reader defends The Gazette free speech principle and questions why the paper highlights censorial figures. They praise the PTA Reconsideration Committee for resisting suppression efforts and urge the newspaper to avoid encouraging would-be censors with extensive coverage.
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Measure A Extension programs urged in Linn County vote
Voters are urged to vote yes on Measure A at the November 7 election to continue Linn County Extension Services offering home and family programs. The services include parent education, child care training, nutrition resources, budgeting workshops, Master Gardeners, and other community help through knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
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