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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1995
Page
4
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board as Managing Editor. Both hold senior roles guiding opinion content and newsroom standards at the publication.
Voters face a choice among mayor council, council manager, or modified strong mayor after elections, with debate over representation and efficiency. The Gazette notes the current commission system costs, responsiveness, and internal dynamics as reflections on future governance. Sessions at McKinley and Harding Middle Schools invite public questions before a Jan. 5 council submission.
The piece critiques presidential hopefuls and outsider campaigns in a wary, satirical tone. It weighs Dole, Gingrich, Perot, Powell, Tsongas, Hart, Weicker, Bradley and others, arguing replacement of politics by purity fails. It praises Gingrich’s clarity while condemning others as inconsistent or naive.
A reader letter linked Bosnia policy to past U S wars, criticizing Clinton's approach and likening it to Nixon and Truman decisions. The writer argues war proves a president’s appeal, cites historical campaigns, and urges Iowa readers to pray for servicemen, referencing Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids correspondents.
Wayne Cox laments reduced city street crew work in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He notes subcontracting for major street repairs tree trimming and power line projects leaving only sweeping and shoveling. He recalls past city workers handling duties and urges reopening jobs to save taxpayer money and restore pride.
Karen A. Thornton from Mount Vernon argues that Lisbon's strong work ethic and thriving economy contradict public accusations. She notes Lisbon improvements, housing, and businesses while acknowledging Goldin's controversial tenure but denies theft or illegal gains benefiting the town.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address and daytime phone. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email as listed.
Gazette reports waning interest in meetings over Cedar Rapids city government reform. A July petition with nearly 6000 signatures prompted a scheduled vote that never occurred. Voters will face a future up or down choice on the prevailing commission style, with runoffs if no majority emerges.
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