Iowa Child Rain Forest Plan Faces Funding, Debate
The Iowa Child Institute proposes a 225 million rain forest near a convention center with a 20 story scale and four academies. Backers tie the project to ecology and education while seeking 125 million state and 125 million private funding, amid Vision Iowa concerns and fiscal hurdles.
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David Oman
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Robert Yager
University of Iowa Science Education
Vision Iowa
America
Terrorism Stereotypes Spark Calls for Respect
A letter from Hawkeye Academicians Foundation denounces religious and ethnic stereotyping after the Ta us terrorist attacks. It argues no terrorist is a true Muslim and urges readers to reject prejudice toward Arabs and people of Middle Eastern descent, affirming Islam as nonviolent.
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Hawkeye Academicians Foundation
Iowa City
Europe
Roosevelt’s conservation legacy amid Cedar Rapids tree loss
A retrospective ties Theodore Roosevelt to conservation while noting Cedar Rapids forests felled for growth. It cites Roosevelt’s push to protect public lands, limits on forest reserves, and ongoing pressure from logging and development. Local efforts by park officials and conservation groups aim to balance preservation with growth.
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Rapids
Saving gems for Fifth Season in Cedar Rapids
Rich Patterson of Cedar Rapids, director of the Indian Creek Nature Center, argues for planning to protect forests wetlands and prairies, saying natural gems contribute to the community well being and that Roosevelt protected beauty and resources a century ago.
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Nature Conservancy
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Cedar Rapids Park
Dale Todd
Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Terrorist violence condemned by Muslim group in Iowa City
Hawkeye Academicians Foundation of Iowa City condemns terrorism and reaffirms that true Islam promotes peace. The statement extends condolences to the US community and cites University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman urging unity to erase fear and hatred. It prays for families of victims.
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Hawkeye Academicians Foundation
Iowa City
Globe
University of Iowa
Mary Sue Coleman
Not the time to pull a Forrest Gump on Tuesday
Ven Henrickson of Marion writes from Cedar Rapids and recounts a trip from Chicago with coworkers. He condemns Iowa panic and price gouging, calls for helping victims, and criticizes self defeating rumors that hurt the state.
Two Ways to Shoot Em The WTC Symbol Rebuilt Plan
A letter argues the World Trade Center should be rebuilt as three buildings with a tall central tower flanked by two shorter ones to symbolize resilience. The writer notes hijackers used knives due to gun bans on planes and imagines the impact of shots by armed attackers.
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Dale Netherton Farmington
Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites readers to publish corrections or contradictions in subsequent issues.
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The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must supply full name, signature, street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. Submissions up to 300 words per writer every 30 days. column length suggested under 650 words. contact options include box mail, fax, and email.
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