Historic district rules blamed for burden on homeowners
Letter argues the Historic Preservation Commission hinders homeowners in Cedar Rapids by mandating costly upkeep and vinyl siding bans. It contends painting and extensive repairs drain finances, erode equity, and deter timely maintenance despite tax credits.
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Historic Preservation Commission
Craig
Leo Harran
Marilyn Ellison
Historical Preservation Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River Sport Use Face City Hall Debate
Cedar Rapids officials weigh a ban on studded ATVs on the Cedar River amid a dispute over quality of life and river use. Supporters argue vehicles meet decibel and registration rules while neighbors claim river recreation histories and equal access to riverfront use.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Department of Natural Resource
Jeremy Brigham for Iowa 52nd District
Voters in Iowa's 52nd District are urged to choose Jeremy Brigham as their representative. The text highlights his background as a minister, community organizer, and educator and cites his stance on civil rights gun violence and education. It frames healthcare jobs and environmental and agricultural policy as priorities and emphasizes inclusive, welcoming governance for all residents.
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Jeremy Brigham
Brigham
Iowa
Deadline for Letters to Gazette on Nov 7 Elections
The Gazette invites opinions with a noon Wednesday deadline, November 1 for letters to the editor. Short letters have a better chance. focus on proposals and how a candidate would perform rather than personal attributes.
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Gazette
Endorsing James Houser for Linn County supervisor
A supporter praises incumbent Linn County Human Resources and James Houser for leadership on mental health and disability services. They commend programs for youth elderly and disabled, advisory board service, prudent use of taxpayer dollars, and urge voting for James Houser on November 7.
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Linn County Human Resources
Jim Houser
Houser
Iowa State County Management
Linn County
County Department of Human Resource Management Advisory Board
Bush versus Gore: Simanek urges Bush in Cedar Rapids letter
In a Cedar Rapids letter, Bradley H. Simanek endorses George W. Bush for president citing education, unity, and smaller government. He contrasts Bush with Al Gore, arguing Gore would expand entitlements and divide Americans. Simanek urges voting on Nov 7 for Bush.
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George W. Bush
Bradley H. Simanek
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Bill Clinton
Alan Greenspan
al Gore
Gazette invites letters for publication
Readers may submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will appear with the letter. Address letters to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send via FAX or email.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Impassioned ministers and the Millionaire mystery
Viewers note a lack of minority contestants on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and speculate about protests and activism. The letter questions whether ministers are staying quiet on racial issues while global affairs unfold and promises further coverage.
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Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
Mideast
Fred Fredericks
Belle Plaine
Radio station statement under fire for wording flaws
Antona Cillan provided newspaper clippings highlighting sentence problems in two items. Critics note misused verbs and awkward phrasing while readers question ethics and oversight in school and professional settings.
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Antona Cillan
Lift cap on Linn County Extension funding vote
On November 7, residents can vote to remove the funding cap for the Linn County Extension Service. The Marion Extension Office oversees 4-H programs and youth activities, with many members sharing how 4-H builds life skills, responsibility, public speaking, leadership, goal setting, and community service for youths in Linn County and Iowa.
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Linn County
Marion
4-H
Iowa
United States
Hospital power struggles mock Cedar Rapids care
Robert O. Ferguson of Cedar Rapids laments a childish war between hospitals. He criticizes a bigger is better mindset, alleged bribes to favor certain administrations, and reduced patient choice, warning of monopolistic trends and pedestal politics in health care.
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Robert O. Ferguson
Cedar Rapids
Trash pickup and veterans needs prompt strong community scrutiny
Letter cites two issues in one piece. It questions underground downtown passageways vs manual yard debris collection and condemns hospital delays for veterans, noting a Marion veteran waiting since April for an appointment and referencing the USS Cole tragedy.
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Marion
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