Gazette Endorses Cedar Rapids City Council Candidates
The Gazette weighs the three contested council seats in Cedar Rapids. Mayoral candidate Don Canney earns endorsement for steady leadership. Sandra Elmer-Cook is deemed inexperienced for top post. Safety commissioner Floyd Bergen is praised for balance. Parks candidate Steve Ovel is favored for potential future leadership.
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Reagan gains Senate win on AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia
Critics doubt the five AWACS planes and enhancement package can advance Middle East peace. The president’s allies argue the deal strengthens U S influence, helps Israel’s security, and keeps moderate Arab states aligned while safeguards against weapons falling into hostile hands. Senators Jepsen and Grassley supported the 52 to 48 vote.
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Elmer Cook Seeks Change In Cedar Rapids Mayor Race
The Gazette interviews Cedar Rapids mayoral hopeful Sandra Elmer Cook about boosting voter information, addressing rising property taxes, mass transportation, crime, housing code, and environment while outlining plans to widen public access to council meetings and use cable news to broadcast sessions.
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Dangers at Chicago & North Western Crossings Prompt Caution
A letter cites Mount Vernon Iowa accidents since 1900 tied to rising freight traffic on the C&NW double tracks. He warns motorists to avoid stopping near tracks and to watch for trains in both directions as heavier welded rails speed crossings.
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Citizen Proudly Removes Weeds by Sound Barrier
Debbie Armbrecht earns praise for civic pride after she and neighboring residents weeded and maintained a sound barrier planted by the Iowa Department of Transportation opposite her home at 2947 Juhl Drive NE. The volunteers’ effort reflects community initiative over waiting for tax funding.
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