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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2000
Page
6
The document names key executives including Hladky as President and Publisher Chuck Peters as Vice President and COO Ken Slaughter as Vice President and CFO Dale Larson as Vice President Newspaper and Magazine Publishing Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
Iowa leads in working parent families but lacks child care availability. Iowa Department of Education Director Ted Stillwell told a Downtown Rotary audience in Cedar Rapids that day care quality affects learning, while Cedar Rapids schools run eight site programs with no tax dollars, limited by waiting lists and private sponsorship.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Most submissions are run after editorial review. material is subject to editing and none are returned. Writers must provide full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not printed. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
A conservative columnist argues that anger at Hillary Rodham Clinton stems from ideology and personal discomfort with the couple. The piece criticizes coverage gaps, questions the press and police response to staged events, and claims the real driver is passion over politics rather than policy.
A March letter from Vernon Heights supporters praises Parks Commissioner Dale Todd for proposing a $25 000 neighborhood playground at Anderson Park. The writer argues play equipment attracts families, supports community growth, cites a 72 percent canvass support, and stresses the park belongs to all Cedar Rapids residents.
The Iowa Legislature considers extending mental health care parity to insured residents. Current plans often exclude biologically based illnesses like depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, forcing out-of-pocket costs or foregone treatment. Untreated mental illness contributes to higher prison, shelter, and foster care burdens, prompting calls to improve quality of life via prevention and management.
Readers write in to explain the behavior of God and ponder life elsewhere in the universe. The letter expresses gratitude to contributors who weigh in on theological questions and the mysteries of existence.
The Gazette explains it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites readers to publish contradictions or corrections in future issues with equal opportunity.
A Cedar Rapids educator praises Rosanne’s Color Education Center and urges public support for Iowa charter schools. The note highlights National Charter Schools Week 2000 with governors backing proclamations and cites California’s 150 plus charter schools serving over 73 000 students. The author calls readers to contact legislators and promote Iowa Charter Schools Week 2001.
Cedar Rapids highlights National Library Week April 9 15 praising the local library. The piece notes free access to books magazines newspapers videos and Internet, plus free museum passes with library cards. It emphasizes library services for all ages from toddlers to seniors.
The Young Parents Network in Eastern Iowa thanks volunteers across Benton Cedar Iowa Jones and Linn counties for their time and talents. The message commends volunteers for their commitment and sincere service to the community.
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