Cedar Rapids Considers Revised Youth Curfew Ordinance
A Cedar Rapids editorial supports a new youth curfew modeled on a Dallas plan with exceptions for errands work school travel and supervised activities. It notes prior enforcement lapses constitutional questions and calls for a Nov 9 hearing and council vote while cautioning curfews are not a complete solution and police and parents still bear responsibility.
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Cedar Rapids
Dallas
U.S. Supreme Court
Campbell backs right to work while signaling repeal would come via desk
Attorney General Bonnie Campbell, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, says right to work is secure and labor likely uninterested in repeal. She would sign a repeal bill if it reached her desk, though business leaders would need to shift strongly. Campbell notes Branstad would follow legislative momentum, citing legalized gambling as past example.
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Bonnie Campbell
Iowa
Campbell
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Bee
Origins of the carrot on a stick phrase traced in comics
A Southern politician uses carrot on a stick to describe dredging promises in annexation talks. The origin is argued to be visual from early comics like Maggie and Jiggs and Barney Google, not just verbal folklore.
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Barney Google
Sparkplug
Uncle Remus
Maggie
Jiggs
County argues against 800 MHz plan to avoid duplicating VHF system
Editorial and a guest column warn Linn County must not adopt Cedar Rapids 800 MHz, which would cost about $5 million with 69 percent county share. They say the current VHF is compatible with nearby agencies and adding towers and adapters is unnecessary and costly.
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Gazette
Tom Collins
Linn County Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Highway Patrol
DCI
FBI
Linn County
Sheriff's Department
County Roads Department
Palo
Hiawatha
Coggon, Robins
Mount Vernon
Lisbon
Omnicom
Marion
Collins
Efficiency and Reform Committee
Letters to the Gazette on AIDS awareness and support
Readers praise the Oct 23 Sara and Ed piece highlighting Iowa residents living with AIDS and caregiving. They urge compassion, note local support groups in Johnson and Linn counties, and challenge misinformation about AIDS causes in the United States.
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Sara
Iowa
Johnson County
Icare
Linn County
The
Gazette
United States
Timid candidate critique of missing debates in 50th Iowa House race
A long letter from a veteran public servant attacks Republican candidate Lynn Schulte for not attending five forums in the 50th District. He praises opponent Ro Foege for participating and vows he will vote for Foege, citing integrity and clear stance on issues such as Bible based creation teachings in schools.
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Iowa
Bo Foege
Lynn Schulte
Mount Vernon League of Women Voters
Schulte
University of Iowa
Cornell College
Kirkwood College
Mount Mercy College
Coe College
Ro Foege
Publication deadline for letters on November election
The Gazette asks readers to submit letters to the editorial department by noon Wednesday November 2. Shorter letters improve chances of publication.
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Gazette
City Fire Conflict Questioned Over Council Procedures
A correspondent questions Safety Commissioner J D Smith and the City Council about a Sept 30 press release on the Fire Department. The writer cites concerns over undefined issues and closed door talks and accuses the commissioner of not listening despite claims of listening and unity.
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J.D. Smith
Gorman
Smith
Council
Fire Department
Lumir Dostal Seeks Linn County Board Seat
Lumir Dostal is a longtime public servant running for Linn County Board of Supervisors. A 14 year Linn-Mar School Board member and former president, he Led fiscal stability, served in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves, retiring as lieutenant colonel in 1978.
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The
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Lumir Dostal
Lumir
Linn-Mar
U.S. Army
Army Reserves
Iowa National Guard
Guard
Gazette letter guidelines for submission
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name and hometown with postal address and daytime phone. only name and hometown may appear with the letter. Submissions may be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or faxed to 319 398 5846 or emailed to Gazette Net on Flowa CompuServe 75144 1041 Internet 75144 1041 compuserve.com.
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Cedar Rapids
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