This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2000
Page
4
The piece notes a 10.4 percent one year crime drop as the largest in 26 years and argues no single cause explains it. It credits policing, incarceration, aging Baby Boomers, and a strong economy, urging continued investment in cops and prisons alongside economic health to reduce crime.
Marvin Maire, Cedar Rapids Community School District superintendent from 1976 to 1982, died Sunday in Cedar Rapids. A Monticello native, he taught at the University of Akron before returning in 1988, valued Cedar Rapids for its community and people, and steered the district through declining enrollment and school closings with a precise, goal-driven approach. He remained active in community service after retirement and was remembered for his commitment to people and education.
Louis Blair of Iowa City argues against current HMO Medicare models. He cites HCFA payment cuts, cherry-picking of healthier beneficiaries, and high costs to taxpayers. Blair urges universal coverage and fundamental health care reform, naming Senators Grassley and Harkin and noting his hospital leadership background.
A reader questions the Aug 25 opinion page column by J R Labbe for using a Dawson’s Creek image with a gay character. The letter argues the illustration is benign and could educate children about homosexuality, noting the article does not mention the topic.
Patt Morrison analyzes a staged onstage kiss by Al Gore and a real life kiss between two Dodger fans at Dodger Stadium. The column explores public reaction, media frenzy, and the cultural clash over sexuality in sports crowds, noting Dodgers apology and protesters' views.
The piece notes George W. Bush mimicking Al Gore from Tennessee to Iowa and Illinois, praising Gore as a leader and depicting Bush eager to catch up with the Democratic candidate across the country.
Janet F. Webster from Cedar Rapids comments that the phrase mother Russia feels like an oxymoron highlighting cultural perception and identity.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but limits print suitability to public business topics. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone. anonymous submissions are not allowed. 300 word limit per letter. one per writer per 30 days. Column length 650 words max. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. fax 319 398 5846. email gazedit fyiowa com with full contact details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.