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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1997
Page
4
The editorial argues housing affordability stems from basic supply and demand and affects low income residents and a growing worker pool. It notes median incomes from 1990 census, high rent burdens, and high home prices in early 1997, urging short and long term city action while balancing developer profits.
Iowans are urged to demand openness as the Iowa Supreme Court refuses to revisit its decision allowing University Hospitals to withhold hospital acquired infection rates. The piece argues for legislative or voter action and criticizes the state owned hospital’s policy. It notes the infection rate as a key quality indicator and announces intent to publish findings online.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown will appear beside the letter. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via Fax or email.
Letter from Robin McBeth and ABATE advocate argues rider rights and driver responsibility after a July 18 collision in Hopkinton. They challenge helmet focus, emphasize road rights for motorcycles and autos, and urge education and awareness to prevent fatalities.
The Hiawatha government acknowledges a damaged public image and calls for deeds to match words. critics point to an ongoing Cedar Rapids annexation dispute and the 11 year volunteer Rolly Hiemstra’s dismissal from the Planning and Zoning Board as signs of deeper governance problems.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections and contradictions to be published subsequently.
Polk County Republicans favored Paul Pate over Jim Lightfoot in a July straw poll with 48 votes to 4. Oman and Corning trailed, while Lightfoot failed to attract broad support beyond Iowa figures and Des Moines power brokers. Pate later carried Black Hawk County 58 to 48, boosting his nominating prospects.
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