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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1997
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids tow truck ordinance drew ire and defense from operators who call it fair while others say it could squeeze small businesses. Critics urge broader testing and equal standards, but supporters say enforcement tools will curb out of town practices and ensure zoning consistency.
The mayor warns Bernard Parks of an awesome mission ahead as he takes over the LAPD after the Rodney King beating and riots. The department seeks to restore credibility amid rogue officers and a persistent criminal threat.
Hartford Courant columnist Denis Horgan argues taxes cuts, defense spending, and corporate profits fail to help the average citizen. He cites rising gas prices, reduced jobs, weaker services, and wealthier elites benefiting from trickle down while the public bears higher costs. He questions promised improvements and calls for accountability.
A reader argues The Gazette should cover the fate and welfare of children living with 22 neglected animals in a Cedar Rapids home. The letter questions why animal abuse receives attention while child welfare and DHS involvement are overlooked and urges reader education on child services handling of squalor cases.
On August 7 Cedar Rapids officers seized 11 dogs and 11 cats from a house amid severe neglect with fleas and infections. Charges of animal cruelty are pending against the owner, and officials urge rewriting city ordinance 23.15 to keep animals in city custody until adoption to responsible owners.
A novelist Roxanne Pulitzer faces Nancy Kochanowski over the verb impact. The exchange cites plunk and plop usage and argues language evolves beyond rigid rules. Nancy criticizes pompous usage while defending living language despite strong reactions.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns while noting not all are printed. Most letters address public business and may be edited. Include writer name signature full street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. no anonymity. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by Fax or email.
Letters to The Gazette reveal divided views on Eric Shaw's death and his father's alleged assault on a police officer. Readers question media coverage and call for accountability, noting a prior settlement and public attention.
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