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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2002
Page
6
Dave Storey notes advertising leadership while Scott Swenson serves as Circulation Director and Peg Schmitz holds the role of Vice President Print, outlining key executives in the publication.
A commentator rants at length about SkyMall catalogs aboard flights, condemning consumer excess. They rail against $169.95 Harley replicas, $49.95 wake-up clocks, $29.95 fiber optic flag hats, and a $69.95 portable lie detector, suggesting such items reveal America’s spendthrift values and global perception of excess.
Cedar Rapids advocates push a RiverRun redevelopment spanning former factory sites a landfill and business districts south of downtown aiming for a 25 million Vision Iowa grant. Backers plan a coach for presenters as local leaders note economic ups and downs while long term planning began in 2000.
Chicago Tribune columnists blasted President Bush's selection of Henry Kissinger as chair of the independent 9/11 inquiry committee. They cited Kissinger's controversial history, alleged war crimes baggage, and reluctance to release documents, while praising vice chair George Mitchell's qualifications for the role.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns, with editors reserving the right to edit or decline. Writers must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Online names are insufficient identification and anonymous submissions are not allowed.
Cedar Rapids reader argues against RiverRun citing $154 million cost, reliance on tourism, and opportunity costs. He urges directing funds to Vision Iowa programs, social services, food pantries, and other needs while noting empty storefronts and job losses. He questions long term value and asks how long RiverRun’s appeal will last.
The author argues Cedar Rapids can elevate its profile like Minneapolis by investing in parks Market Square and Cedar River spaces. Growth should be gradual and focused on attracting families and young singles with diverse cultural and humanistic infrastructure.
Katherine F. Chisholm argues that government promotion of marriage with TANF funds amounts to misusing welfare for a social goal. The piece notes increased spending, domestic violence concerns, and harm to single or nontraditional families, urging readers to contact legislators in Iowa City.
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