Cedar Rapids school board race hinges on McKinley fate
The Gazette editors urge voters to favor Moore and Rogers for the District 4 seat and the retiring at large post, arguing for open-minded candidates who weigh McKinley Junior High’s future and overall budget constraints. They warn that keeping a building open raises class sizes and costs, urging a reasoned approach over fixed promises.
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Norman Hanson
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Motivation to vote in Cedar Rapids school elections urged
The piece argues that school board races in Cedar Rapids attract low turnout and are decided by motivated special interests and teachers. It notes teachers and activists have outsized influence and warns apathetic voters may lose their say, urging residents to participate tomorrow to shape school funding and policy decisions.
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Candidates debate on McKinley School fate in Cedar Rapids
Letter recounts the Sept. 2 forum focusing on McKinley possible closing. It highlights Dan Rogers open-minded stance last year about Wilson closure and notes Nor m Hanson as a strong at large candidate with endorsements. Hanson supports keeping both Wilson and McKinley open and calls for space utilization study.
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Education or Gossip in School Board Debate
A letter argues education should drive school board elections not past politics. The writer urges focus on quality teachers and curriculum for children, cautioning against distractions about individuals’ past actions and imagined powers to disrupt the community. The piece ends by calling for adults to be educated.
Marion election candidates night prompts board of education view
The Marion Education Association urges Marion Independent School District voters to examine each candidate’s positions and vote, highlighting a mix of incumbents and newcomers. It calls for broad participation to ensure the Board of Education reflects the people of Marion.
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Board of Education
Flight 7Reaction fuels MX missile debate
The piece argues Reagan misuses Flight 7 to push the MX, labeling Soviet leaders paranoid and advocating Midgetman as a safer deterrent. It warns MX deployment could trigger a first strike and urges abandoning the MX in favor of mobile single-warhead missiles.
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Dan Rogers for School Board in Cedar Rapids
Citizens urged to vote for Dan Rogers in the school board race tomorrow. He is described as informed and caring, with community involvement and jail committee leadership in Linn County. Supports parental concerns and aims for an educationally sound system.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Gazette Letters Policy for Readers Opinions
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 400 words with the writer's name street address and signature required. A non published telephone helps authentication. Anonymity is not allowed and letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities. Only one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Community Thanks After Three-Wheeled Theft Replacement
A resident expresses gratitude for a Kwik Way three-wheeler donated to replace a bike stolen from in front of their apartment. The note credits donors, Christy Wallace and The Gazette, Marion police and auxiliary, and relatives and children for ongoing support since December 1980.
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