Editorial: Voters Back Sports Complex Growth Across States
The piece notes Des Moines approving a Lee Taylor Stadium facelift with a hotel tax, compares New Orleans Superdome outcomes to modern gains, and highlights cautious funding as key. It cites Maryland Camden Yards and Des Moines as models, urging honest packaging and straightforward deals to ensure benefits for taxpayers and communities.
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Hendes Moines
Lee Taylor Stadium
Baltimore
Camden Yards
Baseball Orioles
Maryland
Chicago
White Sox
New
Comiskey Park
Des Moines
Old Lee Taylor Stadium
Iowa Cubs
American Association
Polk County
Prairie Meadows
Iowa
Oil price rise blamed on politics and war risk
The piece argues fuel supplies should meet U.S. demand this year unless a harsh winter or Middle East war disrupts supply. It warns that prices for gasoline and heating fuels will stay high, benefitting governments if an excess profits tax is imposed on oil companies.
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Department of Energy
America
Mideast
U.S
No vaccine for treating viruses of the soul
The column argues no serum for the soul's ills amid rising anti Semitism in Eastern Europe and beyond. It notes varied responses from leaders in Prague France and the United States including Catholic Jewish outreach and disavowal by the Republican Party. It warns neglect of bigotry risks its triumph.
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Tom Teepen
Europe
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Prague
France
United States
Holy Cross
Brandeis
Republican Party
Duke
Cox News
Great Expectations forum exposes partisan posturing in Iowa education
Steve Arnold of Vinton criticizes KGAN TV for airing self serving candidates during Great Expectation. He singles out governors and House leaders for promoting conflict over education and urges non partisan leadership to unite diverse views and improve Iowa education.
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Kgan TV
Iowa
KGAN
Tauke
Harkin
House
Steve Arnold
Vinton
Thanking Linn-Mar residents for school election support
A letter from Andy Anderson of 6909 Chelsea Dr NE thanks Linn-Mar residents who participated in the recent school election and notes pride in the district. He emphasizes collaboration to prepare young people for future challenges.
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Linn-Mar
Iowa
Andy Anderson
Chelsea
Carpenters Local 308 Clarify Hasley Union Ties
Carpenters Local Union 308 states Andy Hasley was a member only from August 1978 to September 1979 and was dropped for six months delinquent dues. The union notes Hasley Construction is non union and the union supports Wally Horn for Senate District 25. Roger A. Boyles, business agent, delivers the statement.
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Carpenters Local Union
Andy Hasley
Carpenters Local Union 308
Hasley
Wally Horn
Roger A. Boyles
Waconia Ct
Rededication of Prairie High Field Honors John Wall
A grateful letter from John and Bonnie Wall thanks Prairie High School community for rededicating the John W. Wall Memorial Field on August 31. They credit administrators Bob Jennings and the faculty students and friends for preserving their son’s memory and commend The Gazette for a detailed article by Bob Denney.
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Prairie High School
John W. Wall
Ideal Candidate Endorsed for Linn County Board
Floyd G. Booth of 1006 34th St endorses Matt Becker for Linn County Board of Supervisors. Booth praises Becker as active, capable, energetic and loyal with impeccable integrity and predicts he will be an asset on the board.
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Matt Becker
Linn County
Is there no end to taxation in Iowa
Mary Adams of 7328 Beckett Dr NE questions school funding and levy schemes. She notes proposed taxes of 15 per 100000 valuation and asks where the state money originates, implying it comes from taxpayers.
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Mary Adams
Beckett
Obituary policy sparks reader backlash in Gazette
Readers rage over Gazette obituary charges with letters urging free public service coverage. Contributors cite respect for survivors and community credit, while one writer jokes about per word fees and includes personal anecdotes. The debate highlights tensions between revenue and public service in small papers.
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The
Gazette
Harkin Tauke clash over abortion voting and campaign claims
In 1988 Harkin opposed a Danforth amendment shielding Catholic hospitals from abortion duties for federal funds. The Iowa race featured sharp claims, with Tauke charging misrepresentation in Harkin’s record and touting his pro family stance amid Vote history and NARAL shifts.
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Tom Tauke
Tom Harkin
Senate
Harkin
Danforth
Tauke
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL
Betty DeBoer
New Sharon
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Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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Taj Mahal
Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District
Superdome
Yankee Stadium
University of New Orleans
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Poland
Warsaw
Japan
Jean Seery
Robinwood Lane
Janet S. Roening
E Ave
Mildred McNeill
H Ave
Boston
California
Sandra
Korea
Iowa Democratic Party
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