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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2002
Page
4
Dave Storey is Vice President of Advertising Scott Swenson serves as Circulation Director and Peg Schmitz holds the role of Vice President Print Operations in the organizational leadership changes.
The Iowa Board of Education approved the voluntary merger of AEA 2, AEA 6 and AEA 7, creating the largest AEA by area and second-largest by enrollment. The consolidation eliminates 7.5 administrative posts and is projected to save about $702,000 annually, funds redirected to salaries and programs. Lawmakers pushed for mergers amid declining enrollments and a tight state budget.
Editorial argues a federal judge ruling limits GAO access to Cheney task force meetings, weakening Congress ability to obtain energy policy documents. It notes Cheney met six times with Enron executives and Bush energy secretary met with 109 industry figures, while no public-interest groups were cited. It warns the decision risks a "toothless tiger" GAO and urges Democrats to press for information as the energy bill nears debate.
The piece decries broken Iowa systems for children and warns that current funding caps threaten care quality. It calls for unified policy, increased private-public cooperation, and a rational, outcome driven approach to ensure independent living, foster care, adoption, and school programs for the state’s most vulnerable kids.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public matters. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Address letters to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or email editorial gazette communications com, with a 650 word limit and no anonymous pieces.
In printing readers letters The Gazette does not vouch for accuracy or imply judgment on opinions. Corrections or contradictions from other readers may be published in equal opportunity.
The letter cites a 44 nation survey showing only 38 percent favor the United States and African results highlighting AIDS as a major fear. It urges action by U S leaders to reassess Bush administration Iraq policy and references Colin Powell seeking aid for the drug war with Colombia as context for global stakes.
Citizens urged to decide if they support RiverRun funding as the $154 million price tag would be shouldered by landowners and taxpayers. Critics say the City Council and County Supervisors acted arrogantly and without public input.
The column argues Labbe promotes Christian superiority over Islam, while critics cite rising global discontent with US policy. It questions compassion for those drawn to radicalism and urges humility to reframe America as a partner rather than a bully.
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