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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2001
Page
4
The Gazette announces Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages with Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey, while Scott Swenson assumes Vice President of Advertising and Peg Schmitz serves as Vice President of Print Operations.
Editorial notes the 1980s and 1990 census reshaped Iowa’s six congressional seats, stirring worry among Republicans Leach Tauke and Cooper Evans and Democrats Neal Smith Harkin Bedell. It discusses nonpartisan legislative drafts, potential loss of a seat after 2010, and a future lineup of incumbents and challengers amid population shifts.
Iowa Child project names Oman 48 chief administrator for an indoor rain forest education lab near Coralville at the junction of I 80 and I 380. Former Gov. Robert Ray hails Oman as a unifying choice with media, government, business, and political experience shaping the effort.
A reader defends Linn-Mar School District's decision to send a student home on a bus for breaking trip rules. The letter argues rules must be followed and suggests updating policy if needed. It references a father’s choice, parental responsibility, and safety on school trips.
Iowa Labor Commissioner Byron Orton recounts wage claims from ten northwest Iowa detasselers last summer. He found ride time mandatory under employer direction and transport to fields, ordering wages averaging 136 dollars per teen. The Iowa House passed legislation denying ride time pay, prompting critique of workers rights protections.
Iowa lawmakers discuss life experience as a qualification shortcut for teachers and nurses, arguing raises and retention are needed. The writer urges stable funding, training standards, and respect for teaching as a calling to prevent further shortages and protect children’s future.
Janet Wagner of Cedar Rapids critiques an April 4 editorial claiming Bush's goofs are endearing. She questions the president's grammar, notes, and TelePrompTer usage, and argues for a more intellectual leader to tackle future problems.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. Corrections or contradictions from readers may be published in equal opportunity.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Mail The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa.com
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