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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2001
Page
9
Joe Hladky serves as chairman and publisher while Chuck Peters is president. Ken Slaughter holds the roles of executive vice president and chief financial officer in the company’s leadership team.
Editorial argues Linn County should waive corn suitability ratings to locate a new landfill, noting corn at about $2 a bushel due to large supplies. It suggests housing development and isolated sites near town to reduce farmland sacrifice and transport costs, urging removal of the corn rule.
Cedar Rapids ranks second among similarly sized cities in ZPG’s kid-friendly list, trailing only Burlington Vermont. The report credits low unemployment and crime, abundant parks, strong children's programs, and good ACT scores with small class sizes, while noting Iowa’s aging population yet praising investments in schools and public services.
Tim Gingo argues that legal gambling, state lotteries, and Indian casinos shape modern America into an entertainment economy. He notes rising reliance on gaming revenue, the allure of instant wealth, and the surge of tribal membership claims while urging a 10 year casino wait rule for new applicants. He reflects on cultural shifts from Puritanical prohibition to pervasive gambling.
Democrats focus on Iowa with incumbents seeking re election in 2004 and visits from Gore Kerry and others. Republicans like Katherine Harris tee up fundraisers as Bush aims to reverse 2000 loss with Iowa hosting early caucuses and strong organizational drive shaping the race.
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