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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2000
Page
8
Lea Haravon Collins recounts adopting a black and white kitten after convincing her husband Steve to visit an animal shelter. She describes choosing a playful, capable pet for companionship and pest control, and completing the adoption paperwork with care.
Lea Haravon Collins recounts her Humane Society rejection over an indoor outdoor cat stance. She explains Aslan the cat, her priorities, and the shelter's policy favoring indoor homes. She later adopts a kitten and continues life with pets enjoying free roaming at times.
A reader argues ABC News inflated Gore gains and underplayed Bush leads, citing Rasmussen Research data showing Gore ahead in only 11 states and Bush leading in 38 including Tennessee. The note accuses mainstream outlets of pro Gore bias and neglect of Ralph Nader.
A reader argues abortion should remain a personal choice, condemns bans, notes risks of illegal procedures, and urges keeping abortions safe and accessible rather than repeating Prohibition-era harms. The writer questions anti abortion activism and advocates compassionate solutions.
A discussion on how a bent key in a car door relates to a disappearance prompts skepticism from Robert M L Johnson and critique of an Associated Press line about Gore Lieberman tours. Rewrites suggest clearer phrasing and proper punctuation to keep related elements together.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all submissions are printed and material is subject to editing. none can be returned. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX or email.
Comment argues Joint Chiefs should not participate in debates over military readiness. It urges leaders to remove uniforms and join the political arena as Republicans or Democrats, not as military spokesmen for a lame-duck administration.
The text questions the outcome in the northwest Iowa girl’s death case. It notes two daily caregivers were not cleared and suggests the girl died from the beatings or fatigue. It asks what Gov. Vilsack meant by lacking justice and whether lamenting justice is timely.
The Gazette invites letters to be received by noon Wednesday September 6 regarding the September 12 school board elections. Shorter letters are preferred to share views on how candidates may perform in the future.
William Rainbow endorses Doug Henderson’s reelection to the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Board of Directors. He credits Henderson with 12 years of influential leadership and progress in finances and education, calling the district a lighthouse in Iowa and the Midwest. Rainbow urges voters to return Henderson to the board.
The Sept. 12 election pits Tracy Spicer against others as she is praised as well informed. She helped create a two-year task force on school facilities and, with husband Dave, has children in Cedar Rapids schools. Her supporters call for a board member who speaks clearly about the district's current situation.
Candidate Sharon McElmeel emphasizes classroom experience and education credentials. She highlights a graduate degree from the University of Iowa and many years as a teacher and media specialist to advocate for suitable facilities and teacher support for students in Cedar Rapids.
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