No city bus plan for now in Cedar Rapids schools
Cedar Rapids Community School District and Five Seasons Transportation discuss shifting pupils to city buses to cut costs. A 130 middle school riders proposal at 135 per student beats the districts 355 rate, but driver time guarantees thwarted the deal. District and city officials urge ongoing study using new software to potentially consolidate routes while avoiding elementary bus transfers.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Lew Finch
Bill Hoekstra
Five Seasons Transportation and Parking
Cedar Rapids
Roger Commission
Five Seasons
Finch
Sothebys Auction Highlights Duke and Duchess of Windsor Treasures
An auction at Sotheby’s in New York offers 40,000 items from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The sale recalls Edward VIII’s abdication to marry Wallis Simpson, with hopes for high bids on items like the desk where he signed the abdication and various letters and paintings. Prospective prices have surged recently.
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Britain
Sotheby’s
New York City
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Edward VIII
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Edward
George VI
Elizabeth
Charles
Prince of Wales
Diana
If we can fund Mars, why not boost cancer research
Campbell F. Watts argues that public indifference to basic science slows cancer cures. He cites historical figures like Judah Folkman and Emil Frei III, notes long human trial timelines, and urges doubling federal funding to advance molecular biology and basic research for faster progress toward a cure.
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Mars
Thomas Edgington
Scripps Research Institute
John Bailor
Heather Gornik
University of Chicago
Emil Frei III
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
National Cancer Institute
Judah Folkman
Harvard University
Folkman
Humans
FDA
Frei
National Cancer Advisory Board
Friends of Cancer Research
Robert Young
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia
New Zoo Outcry Sparks Cedar Rapids Campaign
Letters praise a modern zoo for Eastern Iowa and urge Cedar Rapids to back a new facility. Residents call for public involvement, school outreach, and regional ties from Waterloo to Davenport as Cedar Rapids considers a transformative project. Authorities urge joining Cedar Rapids Area Friends of the Zoo.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Friends of the Zoo
New Zoo
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Davenport
Moline
Dubuque
Iowa City
Iowa
Gunther R. Lubben
Carol Martin for Mayor Sparks Community Pride
A supporter praises Carol Martin as a strong, dedicated candidate for mayor of Cedar Rapids. The letter highlights her honesty determination and long history with the community and her former workplace, predicting positive changes under her leadership.
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Carol Martin
Carol
Cedar Rapids
Diana, World’s Princess Remembered Beyond the Monarchy
The writer credits Diana as the world’s princess, contrasting her with England’s rulers. He asserts the monarchy looked down on her, claiming she surpassed the royal class in care and humanity. L. Richard Miller.
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Diana
England
L. Richard Miller
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letter submission guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 3985846 or email gazettefyiowa.infi.net
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
A University of Iowa discovery sparks hope for seven hereditary disorders
A University of Iowa researcher reports findings that could lead to cures for seven fatal hereditary neurological diseases. The piece notes questions about eligibility and emphasizes the need for clear communication about risks and treatment.
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Cicero
University of Iowa
Mel Corson
Mel
Joan Kocher
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