Cedar Rapids Gears Up For 150th Birthday In 1999
Cedar Rapids marks its sesquicentennial with monthly themes and events. Committee co-chairs Harold Becker and Jan Kazimour, along with Peggy Whitworth, say the city will celebrate with school curriculum ties and community projects.
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Incivility Debate Grows at University of Iowa
The Gazette reports 324 complaints at Iowa, including 123 students and 152 staff, with editorials noting declines in supervisor and colleague issues. A campus motto warning against obscene language now decorates a city bus stop as debate over civility continues amid broader social trends.
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Freedom to Farm empowered farmers with market leverage
Ed Wiederstein of Audubon County, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, argues that less government control through FAIR has given farmers more options and stronger finances. He cites higher welfare from 1996 to 1999, improved debt ratios, and reduced loan defaults, urging continued market-based policy and new trade deals to expand opportunities.
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When to know Clinton truly contrite amid criticism
A reader argues President Clinton shows contrition only after delays and attempts to undermine Starr. The letter predicts more emotional broadcasts and warns critics they will be labeled hard-hearted for demanding removal while noting long awareness of his character.
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Re-elect Jim Leach for the 1st District
The author praises Jim Leach of Davenport for integrity independence and service in Washington. He argues Leach represents Iowa's interests without outside PAC influence and urges Cedar Rapids readers to support his re-election this November.
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The Gazette Letters Policy On Reader Opinions
The Gazette presents readers letters with no stated endorsement of facts or judgments. Corrections or contradictions from other readers may be published in equal opportunity fashion.
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Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public issues
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature address and daytime phone number and will be edited as needed. Length limits apply with 300 words for letters and about 700 words for columns, sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette, Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, or via fax or email with full identification.
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Rant on the F Word Sparks Local Reflection
An 82-year-old criticizes the widespread use of the four letter word in society. He recalls childhood discipline and notes a Waukon bar once fined speakers of the term, collecting many dollars in a jar before the business sold. The bar remains but the fine jar is gone.
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