Urban deer in Iowa cities spark debate on control methods
The Gazette argues urban deer thrive in city parks and yards but cause car collisions and damage. It notes Marion Des Moines Dubuque and Waterloo Cedar Falls use hunting sharpshooters or let nature take its course, drawing criticism from animal rights advocates and taxpayers alike. The piece urges standardized state deer counts and data driven policy.
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Letters to the Gazette on casino politics and local issues
Readers debate Cedar Rapids riverboat gambling and the city’s future while recalling personal experiences with education funding. The letter writers praise candidate Paul T. Larson and reflect on national figures and policy, including Harkin and Bush, amid local civic concerns.
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France must choose friend or foe of the U S in open letter
An open letter to President Jacques Chirac urges France to align with the United States on Iraq and postwar policy. It warns against elevating anti U S sentiment and stresses France's need to cooperate, noting U S public opinion and broader European challenges. It frames the choice as nations verge on cooperation or competition with Washington.
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