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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2000
Page
4
The piece discusses Cedar Rapids Community Schools bond issues amid a Wisconsin example, noting tensions between parent and nonparent perspectives on funding classrooms versus gyms and theaters. It warns that the outcome will hinge on a broad community, with a proposed 45.7 million dollar bond potentially seen as excessive by nonparents.
The Detroit Free Press notes Firestone delayed recall of 6.5 million tires linked to 46 deaths and Ford's Explorer models. Major retailers halted sales while Ford faced pressure to replace US tires. The recall will cost Bridgestone Firestone dearly and could raise liability exposure amid public safety concerns.
Clinton addressed a Illinois ministers conference saying he is in year two of rebuilding his life after a terrible mistake tied to the White House sex scandal. He defended his prior apologies, avoided explicit contrition, and sparked debate about how his remarks affect Al Gore's presidential campaign.
Vivian Wagner urges Cedar Rapids residents to protest a first reading approving rezoning for a SuperTarget at Blairs Ferry Road and Rockwell Drive. She notes 3-2 council votes, criticizes Hanson Thomas and Todd, and calls for citizen outreach to defeat the plan amid traffic and neighborhood concerns.
A reader criticizes a Gazette Mini Page map for mislabeling Arizona and New Mexico, noting the error could misinform children learning U S geography. The letter requests a reprint with corrected map to prevent misinformation in school and home use.
Readers praise The Gazette Neighborhood series for its positive tone and large group photos of block parties. The letters note the enduring value of these images and commend the project initiator for promoting harmony among Iowa residents.
A reader complains that The Gazette's sports quotes overuse nonstandard words like gonna, making athletes appear illiterate. The letter asks why reporters do not treat athletes with the same standard of language as others.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will publish with the letter. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send by FAX or email per contact details.
Keith Westercamp has served three years on the Cedar Rapids school board focusing on students, teachers, and administrators. He lobbied legislators on teacher shortages pay and funding, talks with educators about needs, and promotes teamwork for student and staff aims. Rosemary Bercke Cedar Rapids
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