Melody Bildstein for Linn-Mar School District
Letters from Cedar Rapids and Marion voters praise Melody Bildstein for extensive volunteer work and committee leadership in Linn-Mar. They cite commitment to education, student opportunities, and responsive governance as reasons to support her in district elections.
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Melody Bildstein
Linn-Mar
Lynn DeKock
Cedar Rapids
Cynthia M. Porter
Sherry G. Strong
Marion
Shanley Seeks Linn-Mar School Board Seat
Letters praise Paul Shanley for honesty leadership team approach and dedication to youth through scouting and church programs. Neighbors and colleagues highlight his experience on bond and space study committees and district wide input seeking involvement.
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Seaven
Paul
Linn-Mar
Bob Neilly
Marion
Paul Shanley
Rockwell
John Hagge
Cedar Rapids
Rockwell/Linn-Mar
Bond issue urged for College Community schools
Dick Harger of Cedar Rapids urges voters to approve a $6.1 million bond issue for College Community School District to renovate Prairie Heights and Prairie View elementary schools and repurpose funds for Prairie Crest, citing crowded spaces and rising construction costs.
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College Community School District
Prairie Heights
Prairie View
Prairie Crest
College Community
Dick Harger
Cedar Rapids
Letters to the Gazette Opposing Death Penalty
Readers in Cedar Rapids and beyond voice distress over Anna Marie Emry's death and oppose reinstating capital punishment. They argue the death penalty is costly, ineffective as a deterrent, and inconsistent with religious teachings, urging legislators to pursue life sentences and promote forgiveness.
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Anna Marie Emry
Anna Marie
Terry Branstad
Paul A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Tammy Zywicki
Jacqueline Chacey
Johnny Gosch
Phil Brammer
Iowa death penalty debate fuels emotion over murders
A letter from Michael V. Moses argues for capital punishment as justice for murder, invoking biblical law and noting the impact of crimes on victims and communities. He outlines a plan for processing capital offenders and sustaining deterrence through death.
Religion has a role in our democracy
A letter argues that faith remains vital in democracy and warns against liberal arguments that push church separation into public life. It cites Vaclav Havel praising religious liberty and urges continuing religious expression in public life, citing heritage and accountability.
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Wall Street Journal
Vaclav Havel
Czech Republic
Havel
America
Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all columns are printed. Material may be edited and cannot be returned. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via fax or email as listed.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
Write Right Carl Kane Reporter Gets a Gold Star
A reporter recounts grammatical missteps in a humorous column. Readers critique word choices such as ancestors versus descendants, with letters from Mrs. D A Meister and others. The piece also discusses flat adverbs like square and right and how they affect writing style.
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Carl Kane
Dave Rasdal
Iowa
Dave
D.A. Meister
Solon
Europe
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Clint Martin, Marion
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Kennedy
Brighton
Michael V. Moses
Rev
E.L. Stuempfig Vinton
Dick Ridenour
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