Florida Lotto woes mirror education funding critique
The piece argues Florida's state lottery disappoints by inflating expectations of funding for schools. It cites a $1.7 billion total since 1988 and notes 38 percent of sales go to education, yet lottery dollars cover less than 10 percent of the budget. It contrasts with Iowa where funds support development while keeping education separate.
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Florida
Wayne Blanton
Florida School Boards Association
the Sentinel
Iowa
Iowa Unemployment Fund Stabilized After Past Loans
Iowa's Job Insurance Trust Fund faced depletion during the recession and required federal borrowing to pay unemployment benefits. Now with about 525 million dollars, it ranks among the nation’s top 15 funds and a contribution adjustment table remains in place to sustain stability.
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Iowa
What happened to poor pioneering liberation
ANA VECIANA-SUAREZ reflects on past egalitarian hopes and current gender role realities. She recalls plans for equal chores and careers, but observes persistent stereotypes from children and society. The piece questions progress, noting ongoing biases within families and a culture where boys will be boys and girls will be girls.
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Ana Veciana-Suarez
Harkin portrayed as opportunist in Iowa campaign
Letter writers accuse Senator Tom Harkin of exploiting abortion issues and press coverage to boost his bid, urging Iowa journalists to inform voters. They contrast Harkin’s high spending and negative tactics with Tom Tauke’s fiscal restraint and behind the scenes work, calling Harkin desperate.
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Dan Sen
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Tom Tauke
Harkin
Tauke
Molly Yard
California
Dale Kildee
D-Mich
Congress
Yes
Attila the Hun
Who Will Contain the U S The Question of Containment
The piece questions who will contain the United States amid calls to respond to Iraq. It recalls U S meddling in Nicaragua El Salvador Afghanistan Grenada and Panama and notes a Cedar Rapids military figure vowing to go play in the sand. A second quote cites oil not worth an Iraqi life.
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Nicaragua
el Salvador
Afghanistan
Grenada
Panama
Cedar Rapids
Music Deserves Notice In Review Of Mame
A reader argues that a musical review should emphasize the music and its performance alongside stage design and direction. The piece notes that choral singing and musicianship deserve recognition equal to lighting and scenery.
Cedar Rapids Downtown Faces Notable Facelift
Former Cedar Rapidian Marcia L J Simon from Beavercreek Ohio praises downtown Cedar Rapids for its improved charm and character. She highlights the Art Museum, brick walkways, and store fronts as evidence of the beautification effort.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidian
Rescue request from World War II pals in WAAF
Barbara Coulbeck Camas Inas, Argyll UK seeks to reconnect with Gloria Neville of London who served in WAAF 1941 46. Barbara, once Barbara Lucas of Cardiff, Wales, and Gloria shared Cardington Bedfordshire time with Howard Elekar of Cedar Rapids now unknown.
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WAAF
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Gloria Neville
London
England
Barbara Lucas
Cardiff
Wales
Howard Elekar
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Army Air Corps
Cardington
Bedfordshire
Craig Klekar
Jerome Klekar
Glory
Howard
Betty Grable
Gloria
Scotland
Barbara Coulbeck Camas Inas
Acharacle
Argyll, U.K
Letter writers praise Cedar Rapids while urging tax restraint
A Cedar Rapids reader defends the city and mocks critics, urging responsible spending as Congress remains in session. Another letter endorses Andy Hasley for District 25 and calls for voting for Hasley, Dennis, and Sheri Miller on November 6.
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Andy Hasley
Hasley
Dennis
Sheri Miller
35Th St. SE
Loupee thanks supporters after Cedar Rapids school board win
Burton J. Loupee expresses gratitude to campaign helpers, letter writers for The Gazette, yard sign arrangers, yard owners, donor Don Gabriel for inspiring renewal of commitment to students, and the 2,800 voters who supported education.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Don Gabriel
Burton J. Loupee
B Ave. NE
Death notices and obituaries in the paper
The writer argues obituaries are newsworthy like weddings and stresses verifying identity to avoid confusing similarly named individuals in death notices and family announcements. The piece comments on policy value and reader caution in obituary reporting.
Righting Subject Verb Agreement in Headlines
A discussion of common errors in subject verb agreement in headlines. It cites examples like PB don't mean and Service, quality sells in Asia, noting plural versus singular subjects and the impact on readability and credibility.
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Ruth” Larson
Iowa
Asia
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