Editorial argues speedy trial rules may force dismissals in Iowa cases
The Gazette notes hundreds of Iowa charges could be dropped if the state Supreme Court upholds automatic dismissals in cases where the one year window after arraignment passes without trial. It urges rule and law changes to preserve justice while balancing prosecutions.
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PRIDE seeks to halt beer sales at Five Seasons Center concerts
Cedar Rapids parents group PRIDE pressures city to end beer sales at rock shows amid concerns about underage drinking. The group cites law restricting sales to those 19 and older and urges stricter ID checks while expanding education and anti paraphernalia measures.
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PRIDE
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Five Seasons Center
Kennedy High School
Iowa
Jeff Berg
Begin rejects West Bank autonomy in Washington talks
Prime Minister Begin told President Reagan Israel will not relinquish physical control of the West Bank. He argued Palestinians belong elsewhere, perhaps Jordan, or not at all. The piece critiques U S policy, the AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia, and calls for clear American leadership toward a Middle East settlement for lasting stability.
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Optometrist James Landenberger Lauded by Canopus Club
Landenberger, 88, Ce Rapids resident and longtime optometrist, died September 14. A former CANOPY Club president, he was devoted to friends, church, profession, and Canopus. In a club notice, Canopus members commend his loyalty and high regard.
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Ce Rapids
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Canopy Club
Canopus
Air quality: League backs strong Clean Air Act protections
The League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids Marion praises The Gazette for publishing a weekly air pollution report with station readings for particulates sulfur dioxide carbon monoxide and ozone. The piece notes nationwide gains from the Clean Air Act and urges continued strong standards and enforcement.
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Marianne Cameron
Natural Resources
Incompatibles: Religious Morality and Effective Morality
The piece argues two incompatible moral systems religion and effective morality differ in truth approach and practical outcomes. It cites conflicts among religions and with zoning disputes in Cedar Rapids urging residents to act with city officials to uphold planning recommendations.
Notable 1973 VA retiree reflects varied career path
DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as a clerk typist with the VA Hospital. His background includes work as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
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DeVere Hirt
Coralville
IRS
Legal question over tax roll removal of trail land in Linn
The Linn County Conservation Board may remove the old WCF and N right of way from tax rolls in Linn County but questions arise about legality of similar removals in Benton and Buchanan Counties. Officials weigh authority and county boundaries in land status actions.
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Linn County
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Buchanan
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