Community movie nights spark Cedar Rapids neighborhood unity
A coalition of 12 Linn County neighborhood associations uso a $13,000 grant from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to buy projector gear and a screen for free public showings. Equipment can be rented for $10 and eight screenings were held this summer in parks and schools. The effort aims to draw families and parents to community events and inspires similar actions in nearby cities.
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Linn County
Greater
Lisbon
Troy Mills
Steve Nylin
Lincolnway Village
Lincolnway Park
Nylin
Oak Hill-Jackson
Taylor
Iowa City
Bush stance on stem cell research sparks international conflict
The article argues that President Bush's policy restricting federally funded stem cell research elevates the value of 64 colonies including 24 in Sweden, which plans to expand beyond 100 colonies. It contends U S limits may push breakthroughs abroad while praising Sweden's social model and rising research activity.
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George W. Bush
Bush
Sweden
United States
Critics rail at focus on scandals over vital foreign policy
Norman Luxenburg of Iowa City argues CBS breaking news coverage overemphasizes Condit and scandals while underreporting Bush’s missile shield plans and Russia’s reactions. He cites Amanpour on Gulf War reporting and warns against exposing confidential operations in pursuit of immediacy.
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Hile TV News
CBS
TV News
Bush
United States
Russia
Vladimir Putin
China
North Korea
Iran
Gary Condit
Condit
Connie Chung
ABC
California
Christiana Amanpour
Norman Schwarzkopf
U.S
CNN
White House
82Nd Airborne
82Nd
Norman Luxenburg
Iowa City
Purdue University
University of Iown
Gas price rage prompts idle car complaints from reader
A letter writer laments rising gas prices and widespread engine idling by motorists. He cites unoccupied cars running at parks and stores, cites credit-fueled waste, and calls for public reeducation on stewardship amid national policy critique directed at Bush era leadership.
High College Costs Put Strain On Parents
Dale Arlo Yocom reports on rising college tuition for public and private schools. A College Board study cites an average 45 500 for public four years and nearly 100 000 for private, with American Express finding 70 percent of parents worried about paying and 37 percent fearing unaffordability.
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College Board
American Express
Dale Arlo
Yocom
Iowa City
The Gazette Accepts Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites writers to submit letters and guest columns with full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Do not include anonymous submissions. Length limits: letters up to 300 words and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested under 650 words. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City faces TIF funding for Hy-Vee store on First Avenue NE
Readers debate a near million dollar public subsidy to Hy-Vee for a new First Avenue NE grocery. Critics question auditors' return forecasts and compare past west side closures with the current push by Chamber of Commerce leaders and city officials to approve use of tax increment financing.
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Chamber of Clowns
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
First Avenue NE
Chamber
Thomas
Hanson
Hy-Vee
Bob McMahan
Aldi
First Avenue
Sun Mart
J Street
Lee Clancey
Dale Todd
the Gazette
Eagle/Carousel
Yardy the yard cow arrives in Cedar Rapids
A resident laments an unsolicited brown cow named Yardy dumped in the yard by the city. The animal, listed for yard waste, blocks the garage and car doors while the writer criticizes the mayor and city administration for the incident.
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Cedar Rapids
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