Soccer fields at Tuma Park illustrate city growth and land use
The story details how the 130 acre Gerald Tuma farm funded Cedar Rapids park expansion with a $500000 bequest, leading to 20 soccer fields on County Home Road. Neighbors cite noise and traffic, while officials note growing demand, with 900 parking spaces and no on street parking.
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Cedar Rapids
County Home Road
C Avenue
Gilmore Road
Dick Hogan
Gazette
Gerald Tuma
City of
Tuma
Dale Todd
Todd
Waukesha County
Wis
Milwaukee
Calhoun Road
Tuma Park
Government overreach in school violence study sparks parental control debate
The Rev. Darran J. Whiting argues against federal risk assessment and teacher role in discipline, claiming gun safety measures target symptoms not root causes. He urges return of parenting power to families and criticizes government intrusion into home life and child rights.
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FBI
Janet Reno
Underpopulation as a Blessing Warned in Letter
A letter argues that underpopulation would be a blessing compared with famine and war, claiming the world is overpopulated and near carrying capacity. It cites rising fertility in Third World countries, fears of resource scarcity, and references Malthus Ehrlich and Darwin while endorsing education and contraception over abortion.
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Thomas Malthus
Paul Ehrlich
al Gore
Kennedy H S teacher reshapes classes sparks student debate
Reader defends Rich Boston of Kennedy High School after a shift from history to gym reveals concerns about teaching quality. The letter writer credits Boston's demanding methods with real learning and warns of broader attitudes toward education and college readiness.
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Rich Boston
Kennedy High School
Kennedy
Boston
Donkey Speech and Modern Faith Claims Spark Debate
A reader questions supernatural claims like Balaam's talking donkey and addresses a letter from Rev. Larry R. Johnson criticizing Cedar Rapids policy on sexual orientation. The writer argues heterosexuality is not a choice and asserts belief that God can still speak through people today. Craig Vandeventer, Alburnett.
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Balaam
the Gazette
Man of God
Larry R. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Craig Vandeventer
Alburnett
Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public input
The Gazette requests letters and guest columns addressing public issues. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Limit letters to 300 words, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggestion about 650 words or fewer. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and use fax or email for submissions.
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Scott Swenson
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Hunter’s Ridge and Airport National
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Coggon
Marousies
Holezwood
Charles Darwin
University of Iowa
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