Iowa school funding and consolidation pressure shapes districts
Editorial argues Iowa aims for an 18 to 1 ratio but many small districts miss it, funded by a mix of local taxes and state aid. It notes maintenance gaps, bond needs in Solon and Cedar Rapids, and the push toward rural consolidation despite political resistance and urban-rural cost gaps.
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Cedar Rapids Community
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Cedar Rapids
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al Gore
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The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published and anonymous submissions are not accepted. Maximum 300 words per letter, one per writer every 30 days.
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Television and the 2000s presidential race lessons
A Grand Rapids conference on campaigns traces how television and media scrutiny shaped modern elections. It recalls 1960 Kennedy Nixon debates and the drift from hopeful spectacle to relentless pressure, with a winner defined by close, minimal targets and defined by terrain.
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Richard Nixon
Newton Minow
Federal Communications Commission
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Off leash parks eyed for Cedar Rapids dog lovers
Cedar Rapids plans off leash areas focusing on people and their dogs next to ongoing park use. A volunteer committee E9 COLA estimates 27 900 dogs in 51 000 households could generate up to 50 000 yearly from a potential 10 dollar fee.
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Cedar Rapids
Midwest
E9 Cola
Crazefordogs
K9 Cola
Rover
Noelridge Park
Jo Pearson
City workers deserve respect for their hard but often unseen hours
A reader defends city employees over sick leave coverage, arguing their time is part of benefits and criticizing sensationalized coverage. The letter highlights Streets and Sewer departments, solid waste crews, and snowstorm responses as examples of hard work and dedication.
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Gagzette
Solon Voters Endorse School Improvement Plan
Solon residents approved the school improvement funds with broad support for an excellent education system. The community stresses responsible management, ongoing involvement, and collaboration with administrators to ensure efficient use of funds and a model for other districts.
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Solon
Plea to Paint Road Lines on State Highways
A reader urges priority for repainting lane markings on main and secondary roads including Mount Vernon Road. They stress visible lines improve safety in fog rain snow and darkness for all travelers.
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Mount Vernon Road
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