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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2000
Page
4
Article notes New York Times and CBS News polls on Republicans and Democrats at conventions. It highlights delegates' conservative leanings among Republicans and liberal stances among Democrats, with broader public views more centrist. It also questions the self descriptions of delegates versus moderates who stayed home.
The piece notes Pat Buchanan a Reform Party hopeful receiving minimal coverage for gall bladder surgery while Sen. John McCain's skin cancer surgery receives extensive broadcast attention. It questions what a presidential candidate must do to gain notice and suggests McCain’s position on the ballot is a key factor.
Kathryn Kist, a First District delegate from Cedar Rapids, recalls the dispute over Massachusetts rules that could certify delegates to John McCain. A motion to urge rule change passed, but the report was lost and the convention opened with a compromise to avoid a fuss.
The Gazette reports residents oppose rezoning for a 174000 square foot SuperTarget on Blairs Ferry Road NE. They cite traffic, noise, lighting, and trash from semis near homes, while noting docks were moved away from residences.
A Gazette Discovery supplement notes Iowa collected about 5.4 billion in 1999 and spent over 500 million on tax collection and administration. The author urges a review of spending to improve funding for schools and roads.
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns but reserves printing discretion. Submissions must include the writer’s full name address and daytime phone number and will be edited with no return to sender. Letters are limited to 300 words with one per writer per day using contact details provided.
A reader argues against a new stadium plan claiming it won t curb brain drain. He contrasts city spending with better local programs, art spending, and affordable living, urging residents to demand taxpayer accountability and community representation.
Summer Ohrt of Cedar Rapids criticizes residents for supporting stadium funding while opposing school improvements. She questions community priorities and urges better allocation of taxpayer money to education.
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