Pesticide rules spark debate in Iowa farmers groups
The EPA's endangered species pesticide rules draw Farm Bureau backlash over economic impact but gain support for protecting northern wild monk's hood, prairie bushclover, and Higgin's eye mussel. Iowa experts urge targeted areas be refined, local extension input, and flexible application to protect both wildlife and farmer income with implementation aimed for February.
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Farm Bureau
Bureau
EPA
Allamakee
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Jackson
Dubuque County
Iowa
Mississippi River
Levin
Diazmon
Jerry DeWitt
Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service
DeWitt
Is Alcoholism a Disease for Legal Benefit The Supreme Court Question
The piece argues alcoholism is seen by the AMA as a disease but questions its legal status for benefits. It notes alcoholics seek treatment while acknowledging voluntary drink choices. The author urges cautious court consideration of disease concepts versus personal responsibility in this policy debate.
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Supreme Court
Veterans Administration
American Medical Association
Voters urged to re elect Mayor Canney in non partisan race
Letters urge Cedar Rapids residents to re elect Mayor Don Canney citing his non partisan approach and warn against a partisan takeover by Linn County Democrats. Critics allege mismanagement at the Police Department and favoring the training of a secretary over officers. The piece promotes two mayoral candidates and cites AIDS awareness efforts by Rapids Aid Project of the Red Cross with contact details.
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Don Canney
City Hall
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn
Linn County
Canney
Cedar Rapids
Hinzman
Joe Rinas
Bob Jaeger
Rapids Aid Project
RAP
Grant Wood Area
The
American Red Cross
Rapids Aids Project
Red Cross
Betsy Pratt
42Nd St. NE
Frank Reynolds for Marion Council Sustains Downtown Vision
Letter from Robert E. Burnham urging voters to reelect Frank Reynolds to the Marion City Council. He praises Reynolds for proposing changes to downtown one way streets and routing Seventh Avenue traffic to relieve IDOT restrictions. Burnham defends Reynolds against general criticism and endorses his focus on homeowners and taxpayers.
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Marion
Frank Reynolds
Iowa Department of Transportation
Frank
Seventh Avenue
County Farm Road
Highway 30
IDOT
Robert E. Burnham
22Nd Ave
Deadline for letters to Gazette before city election
The Gazette invites letters about candidates or issues to reach the editorial department by Thursday noon October 29. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication before the November 3 city election.
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Gazette
Help Line 9 aids frustrated residents in Marion
Lois M. Young of 2800 Fourth Ave Marion highlights Joan Carlson and Help Line 9 as helping numerous people resolve problems. She praises Joan as a real "honey" and urges continued support for the service.
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Joan Carlson
Joan
Lois M. Young
Fourth Ave
Marion
YWCA Family Festival in Cedar Rapids a Success
The Cedar Rapids YWCA hosted a Family Festival with Tom Pease performing for 50 cents a ticket. Children enjoyed singing, games, crafts, and visits from Billy Bob Lovey Bear Officer McGruff Quentin the Frog and Shriner clowns, with prizes and lunch. Organizers sponsors and volunteers drew praise.
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Cedar Rapids Ywca
The
Tom Pease
Billy Bob
Lovey Bear
Officer McGruff
Quentin the Frog
Shriner
YWCA
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Correction corrects John B Walters Outlooks draft
The late 1920s to early 1930s Coe teams were coached by Moray Eby and trained by Alex Fidler. They produced outstanding football squads with stars such as Freddie Hild and Pidge Carson. Notable players included Batista Saccaro and Art Swarzentruber.
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John B. Walters
Coe
Moray Eby
Alex Fidler
Freddie Hild
Pidge Carson
Batista Saccaro
Art Swarzentruber
Fire Chief Defends Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Ed McMickle, chief since 1971, defends Cedar Rapids Fire Department amid criticisms of staffing and politics. He notes staff growth from ten to twelve, explains training and EMS demands, and asserts policy change could harm service while stressing high ISO rating and decades of community service. He invites public inquiries and supports mutual aid if needed.
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Central Fire Station
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Insurance Services
Midwest
Ed McMickle
Prolific Readers Roast a Prostate Pitch and Rappel Page
Readers quip about a column’s phrasing mix up prostate with prostrate and mock a National Guardsman teaching rappelling to high school students in Oelwein. They note subject-verb agreement errors and misuse of students versus participants in the physical education program.
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Iowa
National
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