Toward Efficient Cardboard Disposal in Linn County
The Bluestem Solid Waste Agency bans corrugated cardboard from its two Linn County landfills starting April 1 for businesses and about six months later for households. Director Dave Hogan notes cardboard makes up 13 percent of landfill input and urges public education and behavior changes to support recycling and extended landfill life. Cedar River Paper Co. stands as a major local recycling operation using cardboard.
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Onsider
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Linn
Luestem
Dave Hogan
Hogan
Cedar River Paper Co
What does it take to win national title
Columnist George Vecsey argues winning a national title demands a team effort beyond tactics. Nebraska faces talent and trouble with Lawrence Phillips and Damon Benning arrest records and Riley Washington ordered to stand trial for second degree attempted murder, prompting questions about leadership and accountability within the program.
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City of Nebraska
Lawrence Phillips
Damon Benning
Phillips
Benning
Riley Washington
New York Times
George Vecsey
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Tom Osborne
Osborne
Associated Press
Lawrence
NCAA
Vecsey
The
Univer
Smith targets campaign reform in Washington fight
Washington Rep. Linda Smith pushes to end PAC and soft money in federal races. She cites a 1995 GOP fundraising surge and calls for strict limits on contributions and bundling to restore public trust. A bipartisan Senate bill by John McCain and Russ Feingold is also noted.
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James McCartney
Washington
Linda Smith
Washington State
Clinton
Smith
Political Action Committee
PAC
Gingrich
House
Newt Gingrich
Bill Archer
Texas
Ways and Means
Bill Archers
Columbia Law Review
Fred Wertheimer
Susan Weiss Manes
Common Cause
Rep. Smith
Senate
John McCain
R-Ariz
Russ Feingold
D-Wis
Congress
Letters to the Gazette Fight to end unfair child support tales
A reader laments high taxes and child support while criticizing Labor Secretary Reich, Malcolm Forbes, and George Becker. He cites a Cedar Rapids case where a divorced father faces inflated spousal support and asks the Gazette to publish verified deadbeat stories for balance.
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Norman Luxenburg
Robert Reich
Malcolm Forbes
United Steel Workers
George Becker
America
Becker
Forbes
Gazette
Doug Kobusch
Cedar Rapids
Women challenged by chauvinist view in Sept 16 letter
Reader rebuts a piece claiming women have an unseemly role arguing that women are human and capable of learning and contributing. The writer urges seeking the book's true message of do unto others and calls for progress.
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Daniel
Cedar Rapids praised for hosting Midwest U S Japan Conference
Robert H. Van Horn of the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing lauds Cedar Rapids for hosting the 27th Annual Midwest U S Japan Conference. He commends city administration, the Chamber of Commerce, the Gazette, and Five Seasons Center staff for their contributions.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Five Seasons Center
Denise Evilsizer
Orth
Robert H. van Horn
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Topeka
Kan
Bedtime alcohol dangers warnings from medical examiners
Doctors warn that consuming alcohol before bed can be fatal as it relaxes muscles and suppresses gag reflexes, allowing stomach liquid to enter the esophagus and lungs. Even healthy young people can die from asphyxiation or drowning in their own vomit while asleep.
Tree of Five Seasons Draws Community Support and Questions
A Cedar Rapids project named the Tree of Five Seasons aims to cost 555000 with no profits for designers or contractors. Organizers emphasize that all funds go to the community symbol and invite further contributions from residents. Directors include Gary Anderson and Joe Gantner among others.
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Gary Anderson
Cmf&z
Shive-Hattery
Ryan Construction Co
OPN Architects
H.R. Green & Co
Cedar Rapids
Joe Gantner
Bill Munsell
Bob Moorman
Vinnie Noce
Sally Novetzke
Taste of Iowa festival praised by vendors and sponsors
Gregory A. White of Cedar Rapids lauds the Taste of Iowa festival. He credits Lee Clancey and The Renaissance Group for success with support from Scott Byers and Amerus Group. Volunteers earned over $20,000 for charities, benefiting local communities and future events.
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Metro Grill
Amalgamated Spirit & Provision Co
Lee Clancey
Renaissance Group
Scott Byers
Amerus Group
Gregory A. White
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letter guidelines invite community input
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Provide contact by mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 or email Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144.1041 Internet 75144.1041 compuserve.com
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Cedar Rapids
Power and fear in the Ruby Ridge Waco hearings
Citizen readers express concern about government power and compare the Ruby Ridge and Waco cases to daily crimes like murder drugs and rape. They urge using force against gangs and rapists and question whether Randy Weaver or David Koresh intended harm beyond challenging authorities.
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Ruby Ridge
Waco
Randy Weaver
David Koresh
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