Lightfoot Favored for Senate by Gazette Editorial
The Gazette endorses Jim Ross Lightfoot over incumbent Tom Harkin for U.S. Senate. It cites Lightfoot’s record of House tenure, commitment to smaller federal government, and alignment with Iowans’ desire for less intrusion, noting neutral regard for Harkin’s dignity and perseverance. The piece argues Lightfoot better reflects Iowa values and state-federal balance.
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Cedar Rapids backs off misleading yard sign ordinance
City officials in Cedar Rapids have stopped enforcing a policy limiting residents to three signs in their yards. The piece argues that free expression includes political signs, though they may be imprudent or offensive. It urges no abuse of the privilege and cautions against permanent sign clutter.
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Cedar Rapids
Buildings assist not dominate worship in parish closings
Judy Miller of Solon, member of St. Mary's building committee, reflects on parish closings, Vatican II transition, and how liturgical changes shift focus from buildings to people. The article notes a $2.4 million fund drive for St. Mary's and stresses compassion for grieving parishioners amid rural church closures.
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Ronment
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Indianapolis
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Clifton Park
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Seattle
Wash
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Letters to the Gazette On tree-cutting controversy in Hiawatha
A reader criticizes coverage of a local tree sale and protests IES Utilities tree removals along Boyson Road and Dry Run Creek Court. The letter urges public outcry over mature trees felled for development and asks why such actions lacked replacement plans and coverage.
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Iowa
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Boyson Road
Dry Run Creek Court
Hiawatha
Clark McLeod
Fedral
Edgewood Road
River Bend
Not a fair claim in Iowa County supervisor race excerpt
Letter from Sharon Ullrick of Cedar Rapids challenges Jim Possehl’s role in the 1 percent local option sales tax in Iowa County. She cites Williamsburg City Council efforts, signatures gathered in 1992 1994 votes, and a costly land ownership lawsuit, arguing the campaign should focus on issues not dirt.
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Iowa County
Rick Gerard
Jim Possehl
Williamsburg
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Detective Currans Column Praised By Readers In Gazette
Readers praise Detective Carol Currans Oct 26 guest column in response to Jeff Klinzman Oct 19, calling it the most worthy in 40 years of The Gazette. They stress police work as everyday heroism and acknowledge human fallibility among all contributors. Citizens thank the CRPD for daily service and risk.
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Jeff Klinzman
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Letter clarifies Iowa case not about abortion
Tom Riley notes a nine year old Iowa Supreme Court case cited by a letter writer did not involve abortion. The case concerned interpreting automobile insurance contract language on bodily injury and followed a 1981 Supreme Court decision limiting wrongful death damages for unborn persons. The justice criticized was joined by two others, one now a Reagan appointee federal judge.
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