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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1996
Page
4
The piece argues Gore's speech about his sister's death from lung cancer underscores a pledge to shield children from smoking. It notes Clinton's push to deter teen tobacco use and cites Dan Glickman on subsidies and market realities, stressing smoking remains legal and complex.
Dave Parsons recalls Iowa football history from grim pre Fry years to transformative era starting 1979. He contrasts past defeats with later successes and notes fan fervor, nostalgia, and shifting expectations. Parsons praises Fry while hinting at future coaching debates and mentions his own Iowa City business ties.
Two letters from Cedar Rapids residents urge and oppose the College Community School District bond issue. One supporter cites enrollment growth, future campus access, and land purchase to expand programs. the other warns congestion and safety concerns and questions funding.
Voter message praising Brian Wilson for Linn-Mar School Board. He is a parent of three, active volunteer, youth program leader, Master Facilities Committee member, Community Connection Parent Network member, youth soccer coach, and Indian Guides tribal chief. He has business management experience and has attended meetings to learn policies.
Swati Dandekar, a long time Linn-Mar district resident and volunteer, is running for a three year term on the Linn-Mar School Board. Supporters praise her communication with parents and administrators and note 15 years of service as a tutor, Foundation member, Booster Club activist, and Project Graduation chair.
Linn-Mar volunteers music and arts advocate Jim Green runs for re election. He has supported the band program and student activities at Linn-Mar High School through numerous volunteer efforts. Jill Elgin and Mandy Scott endorse Green's continued leadership for Linn-Mar seniors.
A Cedar Rapids parent urges scrutiny of a proposed instructional support levy noting it amounts to a tax on taxes already paid. The letter argues taxpayers should question if funds will truly aid students and teachers and questions nonparents funding private school families.
Don Welter of Cedar Rapids urges voters to reelect Craig Eilbert to the Linn-Mar School Board. The letter emphasizes his proven leadership as board president and as a key figure in implementing the district Strategic Plan.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will run. Include address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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