Gish creation claims clash with scientific views and public life
Letters critique Duane Gish on evidence for creation and argue that his claims misrepresent evolution. The writer cites enzyme divergence, Earth's early conditions, and misread thermodynamics while condemning Gish's support for creationism and noting public road safety issues around funeral processions. The piece also reflects on personal losses and funeral conduct in Cedar Rapids.
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Duane Gish
Gish
Hoyle
Wickramasinghe
Education leaders urged in Cedar Rapids election
A reader letter lauds Susan McDermott for school board reforms including community communication, non parent involvement, and strong early curriculum with arts and sports. It also endorses Mary Ann Kucera for re election citing fiscal prudence, service consolidation, and district harmony and equity in education.
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McDermott
Susan McDermott
Changing prayer at Witwer Center sparks church led dissent
A letter argues that removing Jesus Christ from daily prayers at the Witwer Center signals a shift in leadership and discriminates against church members. The author calls for independent Christian centers free from government influence and condemns the new directorate as a change prompted by exclusion of Christ.
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Witwer Center
Jesus Christ
God
Don Casper
Letter defending MADD against anti campaign claims
A responding letter rebukes a critic who blames MADD founder Candy Lightner for her daughter's death and likens public opposition to apartheid. The writer cites drunk driving losses of 800,000 accidents and 70 daily fatalities, recalling graphic law enforcement memories to argue for stricter action and empathy toward victims.
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Madd
Candy Lightner
The
College of American Pathologists
Cedar Rapids School Board Candidate Endorsement
Committed voters urge support for Mary Ann Kucera in the Cedar Rapids school board election. As president the past two years and a board member three years, her leadership and community commitment are presented as essential to maintaining a high ranking district with numerous honors.
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Mary Ann Kucera
Ms. Kucera
Cedar Rapids School Board
Mary Ann
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mourning Samantha Smith
The writer notes the loss of children’s peace advocate Samantha Smith. She believed in global dialogue over nuclear arms and hoped leaders would meet to discuss peace. The author mentions a Russian diplomat attending the funeral and Reagan not sending condolences to Samantha’s mother.
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Samantha Smith
Reagan
Samantha
Margaret Louk
Golden Ct
Endangered word list sparks spelling crackdown
A Gazette editor maintains an endangered word list after correcting ten repeated spelling errors. The list includes its vs its, principal vs principle, and words like accommodate penitentiary cemetery harass embarrass hazard shepherd and Philippines. The editor notes missteps may trigger explanations or discussions with editors.
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Gazette
Philippines
Hosea Gray Pioneer Sheriff of Linn County Iowa 1840
Hosea Gray served as Linn County Iowa's early sheriff and census taker in 1840. He organized Fourth of July celebrations, helped build the courthouse and jail, and later held multiple public roles. Gray led Marion's development, aided by community volunteers, and served as captain of the Marion Light Guards in the Civil War. He died in 1885 after a long public career.
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Linn
Iowa
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Marion
Hosea Gray
Linn County
Sheriff Gray
Robert Lucas
Burlington
Gray
Lucas
William Abbe
Mount Vernon
Francis Marion
Tioga
County
Westport
Bertram
Mitchell
Illinois
Board of Commissioners
County Supervisors
Ann Smith
Marion Township
Seventh Avenue
14Th Street
Marion Masonic Lodge
Linn County Agricultural Society
Cedar Rapids
State Commission of Public Works
Marion Light Guards
Sixth
Iowa Infantry
South
Sutton
Neb
Views of Eastern Iowans On Local Topics
Harold F. Ewoldt of Cedar Rapids, a retired general manager of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, shares his expertise as a specialist in the Cedar Rapids area's history in a column inviting diverse opinions from eastern Iowans.
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Harold F. Ewoldt
Cedar Rapids
Marion Area
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