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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1995
Page
4
Dale Larson serves as Vice President and General Manager while Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden holds the post of Managing Editor.
The Gazette notes Iowa cat rabies vaccinations rose after a 1994 law, while Linn County dog licenses were dropped leading to more citations. It cites New Hampshire’s 665 people needing shots after a rabid kitten sale as support for stricter tracking and a possible central animal registry.
Soutter Fountain moved from storage to Redmond Park along Third Avenue SE after a 35 year absence. Built by George Soutter in memory of his son Robert 17 who died after being struck by a streetcar in 1892, the fountain has a long Cedar Rapids history. Local support from Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association and city actions kept the project alive. The fountain was moved this spring amid delays and safety concerns but now rests publicly, with Water Department staff hoping it will stay protected and valued by residents.
Butler Derrick argues the Whitewater hearings manipulate Vincent Foster’s death for political gain. He criticizes Senate Republicans for pressing banking legislation while pursuing alleged Clinton misdeeds, urging independence from independent counsel Starr’s probe.
Susan Walker of Vinton argues in a letter that bicyclists clog roads on Blairs Ferry Road NE and Highway 94 and should face taxes and licenses like motor vehicles. She cites bike behavior and road usage to support a tax plan.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published and letters run subject to editing.
Annabelle Maas of Williamsburg thanks the kind residents who hosted RAGBRAI cyclists as the 1995 ride passed through small Iowa communities. Bikers praised the hospitality and festive welcome, noting the warm reception reflected local efforts.
Critics say using Waco hearings to attack the FBI undermines trust in a key law enforcement institution. The essay argues the FBI's screening and restraint protect liberties, warns against weakened security, and notes past terrorist and crime-linked attacks as reasons for robust intelligence.
In a discussion of grammar errors the piece shows misguided subject verb agreement with plural nouns. It uses examples like electrons and hearts to illustrate how subject choice affects verb form and overall clarity for learners.
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