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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hindley is identified as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is listed as Vice President and Treasurer and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor. The snippet outlines top editorial leadership roles within the publication.
Editorial argues state property reassessment signals rising values and higher taxes despite earlier tax relief. It urges Branstad and lawmakers to align on growth goals while noting previous cuts may not endure, as residential values rise 11 percent, agricultural 8 percent, and commercial 6.7 percent amid a strong economy.
Mary Louise Smith 82 of Des Moines former chair of the Republican National Committee died in a Des Moines hospital. The Iowa native was a champion for women equality reproductive rights and the Equal Rights Amendment while remaining loyal to her party. Governor Branstad ordered Iowa flags at half staff in tribute.
Sandy McIntosh argues that changing cigarette names to unappealing terms could curb teen smoking, noting examples like Dirty or Dangerous over Marlboro. He warns about First Amendment hurdles and suggests alternative label rewording such as Cigarette Smoking Causes Acne to provoke rethink.
Dean Rammelsberg reflects on peace versus war citing General Douglas MacArthur’s 1945 Missouri address. He urges honoring Days of Remembrance to honor sacrifices and promote a peaceful world from Independence Day onward.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette opens for letters and guest columns with editing and non anonymous policy. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. 300 word limit for letters. one letter per writer per 30 days.
Stan Cram outlines Kirkwood Community College’s service-learning program linking study to community work. He cites 10-year studies showing higher grades, confidence, leadership and greater community impact, with 200 students and 4000 hours planned this fall.
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