Medical marijuana debate prompts research push
The piece traces the medical value debate for marijuana and notes court actions in California and Oakland plus city ID cards for patients with doctor approval. It highlights a White House request for the Institute of Medicine review and calls for standardizing cannabinoid forms and expanding research to guide policy.
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Support candidates who have children letter to the gazette
The writer argues child involvement by parents on school boards is essential and criticizes Donald Karr for delaying candidacy until his youngest finishes high school. The piece cites national parent participation data and stresses that parents’ direct in school decisions benefits students, urging voters to respect candidates with children.
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Donald Karr
Cedar Rapids
National Center For Education Statistics
Letter criticizes board member and former Kennedy teacher
Educator Rich Boston faces critique for urging a write in against Susan McDermott. The reader notes Boston no longer teaches social studies at Kennedy High and argues district policy prevents dual roles. McDermott is praised as a dedicated, professional board member while Boston’s letter is seen as unclear in purpose and poorly judged.
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Susan McDermott
Kennedy High School
McDermott
Gazette letter submission details and contact lines
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters. It requires name street address and daytime phone number, while only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be mailed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa or via fax and email for tips.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sharron McElmeel for Cedar Rapids School Board
Matthew J. McElmeel endorses Sharron McElmeel candidate for the Cedar Rapids Community School Board. He portrays her as an intelligent, hardworking educator and author who values literacy, technology, and diverse postsecondary paths.
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Sharron McElmeel
Cedar Rapids
One price for tags in Iowa sparks worker outrage
Richard Penrod of Palo confronts the Iowa tag tax system, arguing for a uniform annual tag fee regardless of vehicle year or model. He questions the fairness of higher charges for larger families and asks if higher payments should grant road access, noting gas taxes fund roads instead.
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Iown
Lowa
Richard Penrod
Palo
Keith J Westercamp for Cedar Rapids school board
Community supporter Keith Westercamp runs for the Cedar Rapids school board backed by his three years of service as a parent volunteer. He cites MBA education and commercial real estate appraisal experience to justify his plan for smaller classes, safe facilities, and prudent use of funds.
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Keith Westercamp
Cedar Rapids
Keith
MBA University of Iowa
Keith J. Westercamp
Bush cussing fuels debate on language in politics
Rob Hiaasen examines the furore after a remark by Bush about Adam Clymer leaks into public view. The piece argues adults use bad words, while lawmakers face scrutiny over language and accountability in campaigns.
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Dick Cheney
Adam Clymer
New York Times
Bush
Cheney
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