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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2000
Page
4
Dale Larson named Vice President of Newspaper and Magazine Publishing. Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman. Mark Bowden appointed Managing Editor.
Editorial notes Cinerama decline in Dayton and nationwide. IMAX Dome Theatre rises at Cedar Rapids Science Station, with eight-story screens and immersive experiences, signaling a shift from the 1950s three-camera process to modern large-format cinema. The Neon Movies in Dayton removes the Cinerama screen and gear as ownership changes occur.
Analysts say the so called oil crisis of 2000 was manufactured by media and politics. Martin Bailey notes gasoline costs remain a small share of household income compared with 1980 while Greenspan warns inflation is not yet driven by crude price.
Linn County residents and Abbe Center staff oppose Kentucky based ResCare winning the Abbe Center for Community Care contract. They warn about for profit motives, licensing risks, and potential downsizing while urging the Linn County Board of Supervisors to scrutinize ResCare’s track record and community placement plans.
Daniel Baier of Cedar Rapids laments higher local gas costs as he notes prices in nearby towns and Minneapolis. He observes a drop in Minnesota prices after leaving the area and argues Cedar Rapids-Iowa City suffers from gouging.
A Critical look argues Iowa taxes are outdated and hurt growth. The piece notes high inbound corporate sale taxes, zero outbound sales tax, and compares federal rate cuts to suggest Iowa should reform to align with market-based reforms seen in other nations and states. The author asserts Iowa trails peers in growth.
Taxpayers urge truth about jail deterioration and demand a practical safety center. Alvin C. Miller of Wellman questions planned obsolescence and criticizes the $5 million referendum. He suggests exploring the old Army Reserve Building as a remodeling site to meet long term needs.
The Gazette reports a four lecture symposium on Jesus and Judaism with two talks scheduled on Passover. The piece notes the potential mismatch between topic focus and target audience and mentions coffee and pastries for attendees. Abraham Melech Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will appear. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX and email at Bazedit fylowa.com.
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