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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2000
Page
6
Dale Larson is appointed vice president of newspaper and magazine publishing, guiding strategy across print and digital platforms. He brings decades of industry leadership to the role and will oversee editorial, production, and circulation operations.
A 1991 reaudit sparked by the ALOT group raised questions about Cedar Rapids Community School finances. The state auditor found the district responsive and following GAAP, and declined a further reaudit, while urging lawmakers to simplify public finance records.
A Cedar Rapids opinion clash questions ALOT analysis of Cedar Rapids Community Schools test scores. An Iowa City expert says scores decline is not supported, while Gerry Loupee cites selective data and inflated scales. Loupee urges cautious weighing of ALOT's claims and stresses responsible research.
A satirical list argues against pursuing an Iowa Child project, mocking proposals and regional comparisons. It questions impact on future earnings, district benefits, and local readiness, referencing Meredith Willson and lines about Eastern Iowa, Carroll, Denison, and Cedar Rapids Iowa City.
A reader argues that language testing for TAs should apply to all TAs and professors, not only foreign ones. Clear communication in class depends on confidence and method, not origin, and teaching standards must be universal or not applied at all.
The writer argues deregulation should proceed only after safeguarding Iowans. MidAmerican Energy plans a new gas plant in Iowa despite market cues favoring clean energy, ignoring local needs and the in-state wind option. Gas would rely on out-of-state supplies, worsening Iowa’s $6.1 billion fossil fuel import bill while wind keeps money in-state.
A letter argues against a $10 million gift for children's education, urging funds instead for Cedar Rapids schools. It criticizes overcrowded facilities at Jackson Elementary and lack of music space at Erskine, calls for smaller classes, more books, computers, and better teacher support.
A April 17 letter to The Gazette criticizes 222 employees working from the Educational Service Center, notes recommendations do not involve the ESC, and asserts suggestions will worsen overcrowding. The writer, Phyllis Cooper of Cedar Rapids, questions whether the writer has recently visited a school.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. No anonymous letters, 300-word limit per writer every 30 days, column suggestions under 700 words.
A reader urges consulting a statistician on student test score analysis. The letter critiques “C R test scores not failing” and argues that simple averages lack statistical backing, calling for guidance on sample sizes, tests of means, and variation before tax-impacted conclusions.
A column highlights Iowa centenarians and near centenarians, noting Frank Ahmann who died at 110 in March, Jesse Kettering believed alive at 112, Agnes Tolheim who lived to 98, and Cedar Rapids figures over 100. It mentions Charlotte Thornton's 100th birthday and local wishes.
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