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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2001
Page
6
Gazette Communications announces leadership positions with Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Editorial notes Cedar Rapids debate over Hy-Vee at 1556 First Ave NE seeking city help via tax increment financing. It contrasts urban renewal costs with potential anchors for redevelopment, arguing public aid is not unprecedented but hinges on financial viability and neighborhood impact.
The Iowa redistricting plan moves 1st District Republican Jim Leach to the 2nd District and 3rd District Democrat Leonard Boswell to the new 3rd District, reshaping residency and party lines. Michigan also reshuffles lawmakers as Republicans pack districts, provoking Democratic ire while Iowa relies on the nonpartisan Legislative Research Bureau for the proposal.
Denver travel tale by Bill Tammens laments crowded air-traffic delays that stranded him near the airport and forced a night in Denver. He muses on walking, biking, or renting a car, but jokes about the impracticalities and contemplates a Next Day flight home with hopes of a Chicago layover if luck repeats.
Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids launches a 15 bed Youth Shelter to serve children from infancy to age 17 in crisis or transition. The program provides shelter meals health care transport crisis intervention counseling and education with 24 7 referrals and adaptable structured activities reflecting the organization's 122 year mission. Gregory Dunn board president praises the opening.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with name, street address and daytime phone required. Only name and hometown will be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. Editing may occur. Address and contact details provided.
A Century Farm couple on Old River Road near their 1940 marriage home warn that Martin Marietta plans a nearby sandpit will bring heavy trucks and dust. They note their children live closer and fear safety and lifestyle loss despite current light seasonal traffic.
Madalyn Fouts argues Anna Quindlen's July 21 column questions a Catholic vote and hints at tension between Washington and Rome. The writer claims the piece exposes Quindlen's perceived personal faith struggle and accuses her of manipulation in a critique of President Bush and the church.
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Linn Manor Care Center in Marion for receiving the Governor's Quality Award for Health Care Facilities. The writer notes eight centers were honored and hopes the recognition leads to better staff salaries to sustain elderly care.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader information or judge opinions. Corrections or contradictions from readers may be published at the editors discretion to offer equal opportunity for input.
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