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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2002
Page
4
Dave Storey, Vice President Advertising. Scott Swenson, Circulation Director. Peg Schmitz, VP Print Operations. Joe Hladky, Chairman and Publisher. Chuck Peters, President and COO. Ken Slaughter, EVP and CFO outline governance and strategic priorities for the local newspaper group.
An Iowa Gazette editorial notes college tuition increases at state universities push base costs higher for residents to 4 342 next year from 3 692 this year. It cites a 9 6 percent national rise to 4 081 and links hikes to reduced state subsidies, while arguing higher education remains a solid investment with potential lifetime earnings gains.
The College Board reports a 11.5 percent aid rise amid a 9.6 percent tuition jump at public colleges, but much aid is in loans. A 2001 U.S. News survey found liberal arts seniors averaging around 25 000 in debt, with graduates facing larger totals. Parents’ loans aren’t counted.
A University of Iowa Russian studies professor argues against US blanket support for dictators. He cites WWII aid to Stalin, Iran-Iraq war dynamics, Franco Batista Peron Noriega Somoza regimes, and postwar occupations that fostered democracy, urging cautious critique only when regimes threaten regional stability.
The Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns with editing rights reserved. Writers must provide full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone. anonymous submissions are rejected. Limit is 300 words for letters, one letter per writer every 30 days. column length advised at 650 words or fewer.
Letter writers debate war with Iraq. One claims biblical sanction for war and US democracy promotion. The other criticizes Bush policy, warns of unilateral invasion, and questions links to al Qaida and global fallout.
Letters argue Bluestem cannot manage new landfill and urge regional, not local, waste solution. Critics cite blowing debris, arsenic in water, past floods, and alleged industry influence. call for property owners to step forward or drop pressure.
The Gazette reports Linn County will stop funding funerals for the poor at about 40 000 dollars annually. Cedar Rapids plans a RiverRun project with an estimated 154 million dollar price tag. The writer decries these budget priorities.
The Gazette states it prints readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. It clarifies it does not endorse content and that letters reflect individual viewpoints rather than editorial positions.
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