Chamber role fits historic Cedar Rapids bond push
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce leads the district bond campaign for Cedar Rapids Community School District, born from a chain of commissions and task forces. It seeks to hire a bond campaign director, win backing from legislators to allow simple majority voting, and draw in groups like the Junior League and AAUW to help.
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T’s
Cedar Rapids
Finch
Larry Murphy
Iowa
the Gazette
American Association of University Women
Chamber
Reform Party split over Buchanan Hagelin nomination
Money reflects the Reform Party split this summer with funds routing to the party despite infighting. Ross Perot’s 1992 influence is cited while John Hagelin emerges as a candidate amid factional battles. Hagelin also carries Natural Law Party support and campaigns under that banner. The clash raises questions about federal campaign money distribution.
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Patrick Buchanan
Reform Party
Ross Perot
Buchanan
Perot
John Hagelin
Reform
Bedlam
Hagelin
Natural Law Party
Cap-throwing and student behavior in schools
Opinion piece by William C. Jacobson, superintendent of the Marion Independent School District, arguing that student rights do not override the need for safe, orderly learning. It cites Tinker v. Des Moines and stresses classroom behavior, dress, and disruption limits in the information age.
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Supreme Court
Tinker
William C. Jacobson
Marion Independent
Wheelchair ramps need balancing acts for wheels and canes
Communities reform ramp design after observing unintended conflicts between wheelchair users and cane travelers. Engineers and planners, though well meaning, must reassess curb cuts to avoid guiding cane users into traffic while preserving accessibility.
Wartime reporters endured dangers in Vietnam not front lines
The author recalls the constant peril faced by journalists in Vietnam, contrasting with World War II. Even noncombat roles carried risk as Saigon and Long Binh endured daily shelling, terrorist threats, and unpredictable attacks, making service perilous for all who operated there.
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al Gore
Vietnam
United States
Ernie Pyle
Gore
Saigon
Long Binh
Priest Won't Return Tops Cedar Rapids News
A local Cedar Rapids newspaper leads with news that a priest will not return to duties. Community reaction questions the tone of the coverage and prompts readers to consider broader reporting priorities.
Correction on Cedar Rapids School District start date
An editorial correction states the Cedar Rapids Community School District began on August 23, not the previously listed date in Andrew Cernin’s September 13 letter. The mistake was due to an editing error.
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Cedar Rapids
Andrew Cernin
The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Rules
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Limit 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every 30 days. Include contact details and use the provided postal address fax or email for submissions.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa reader calls out unfair car tax laws in Iowa
A letter argues Iowa vehicle tax rules are inequitable. It calculates multiple sales with trade-ins showing $1,700 total tax on a $34,000 vehicle over time, plus two other taxes on gifts and new purchases, urging legislators to reform the system.
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Iowa
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