Letters to the Gazette urge reform on paternity laws
A reader voices frustration over paternity rulings, noting men may be ordered to pay child support despite blood tests proving nonpaternity. He cites House File 300 and 311, supporting changes for nonpaternity determinations and asks others to contact legislators. He urges fellow disgruntled men to back vending bills and share their stories.
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House
Richard Running
Cedar Rapids
Rod Halverson
Webster
Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee
Robertson’s Ames Straw Vote Sparks Debate on Pat Robertson
A reader condemns columnist Donald Kaul for criticizing the Ames straw poll while praising Pat Robertson. The letter touts Robertson’s diverse support, cites his Yale law degree, Magna Cum Laude honors, a TV network venture, literacy programs, and vast charitable work, arguing Robertson is a qualified presidential candidate. The piece also notes Robertson’s delegate strength in Michigan and South Carolina and urges scrutiny of the child support system in Des Moines.
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Donald Kaul
Towa
Kaul
Pat Robertson
Mr. Kaul
Yale
Washington and Lee University
Phi Beta Kappa
America
Robertson
Gazette
Ames
Michigan
South Carolina
Florida
Iowa
Friend of the Court
Des Moines
Don Canney Builds Jobs Boost in Cedar Rapids Bid
Supporter Lorrayn naeoerie urges voters to back Don Canney for mayor citing 1987 state loans and grants that brought Tele-food Systems and LE Container Systems to Cedar Rapids, creating 400 jobs and leveraging $96 million in industrial bonds with $37 million pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Canney
State of
Iowa
Tele-food Systems Inc
Tele-food Systems
Cedar Rapids
LE. Container Systems Corp
Youth leaders honored by National Council on Youth Leadership
Eastern Iowa high school seniors received recognition from the National Council on Youth Leadership on Monday September 21. The author, a nominated youth leader, expresses gratitude to Carole Harder committee members spouses the Rotary Club and participating students for inspiring and supporting area youth leaders and their future contributions.
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Iowa
National Council On Youth Leadership
Future Leaders of America
Carole Harder
National Council On Youth Leadership Committee
Rotary Club
Church secretaries honor Gazette article in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids and Marion church secretaries thank The Gazette for the Sept. 5 piece headlined Church secretaries We do everything under the sun. They note their professional group Church Secretaries of Cedar Rapids Marion meets monthly for development, support, and ecumenical fellowship led by Carol Ridenour.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Gazette
Church Secretaries of
Carol Ridenour
C.R
Leroy St. SW
Christian Concert at Paramount Sparks Audience Debate
Reader letter condemns flashy visuals at the Paramount Christian concert on Sept 19 arguing worship should be to the word of God, not stage gimmicks. Author criticizes two finger gesture as satanic, urges focus on the message, and questions reviewer’s comments on lyrics while praising the bands' spiritual intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Lord Jonas Christ
Bork Confirmation Hearings Draw Public Appeal
Observers note the hearings reveal intense political pressure from special interest groups while Judge Bork's strong credentials and colleagues' esteem are on display. The letter urges voters to contact committee members and senators to express views, hoping public input sways cautious scrutiny.
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Bork
Humphrey
Judge Bork
Congress
When life begins diatribe on abortion debate
The author rebuts Scott Raab on when life begins and abortion politics. Citing Dr. Guttmacher and Dr. Nathanson, the piece argues life begins at conception, condemns abortion as killing, and mocks liberal laws as socially unjust and out of control.
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Scott Raab
Allen Guttmacher
Planned Parenthood
Bernard Nathanson
New York City
Drunken driving tragedy recounts grandma’s death
Joyce Dvorsky recalls the night a drunken driver killed her grandmother at a bowling alley. The grieving witness laments the loss, urges readers to stop drunk driving, and reflects on the 9 month old great grandson who will never know his grandmother.
Outlooks for Thoughtful Eastern Voices
A column inviting diverse readers to share perspectives on broad topics. Participants may express personal views on culture, society, and current events, reflecting a wide range of opinions in a thoughtful forum.
Bob Jaggard Involved In Private Medicine Trade
Private medicine procurement tied to Bob Jaggard in Oelwein, details unclear but authorities note ongoing inquiry into illicit drug purchases and related health concerns in the community.
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Oelwein
Availability and affordability in Medicare care debate
A doctor recalls a door to door petition seeking a federal law to require all doctors to accept Medicare assignment. The speaker argues such rules would reduce patient choice, raise restrictions, and curb doctor fees. He defends affordability through competition and accessible care while stressing availability and affability as key factors.
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Medicare
Misplaced ambition and newsroom foibles teased in excerpts
A collage of newsroom quips and misused language includes CBS mislabeling a drama as inspiring and Beverley Duffy poking fun at a roach killer ad. Other vignettes note a museum exhibit surprise, a grammar admonition, and editor tweaks from a Gazette reader letter.
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Cindy Cullen-Chapman
CBS
Mark Harmon
Cindy
Beverley Duffy
Beverley
Mark Bowden
John Doe
Bowden
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Carl Kane
Marlene Florang
The
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Marlene
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