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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2001
Page
4
Joe Hladky is Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Ken Slaughter holds the roles of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Iowa bets on rest area modernization with eight new generation buildings and nine smaller sites joining a 39 full service network. DOT plans two new buildings yearly as 15 million travelers used Iowa rest areas last year, boosting tourism and traveler comfort.
A sequence of letters to the Gazette argues for container deposit laws to curb litter and vermin in stores. Writers urge retailers to refuse dirty returns and call for clear rules, public responsibility, and practical solutions to keep stores clean and safe.
A letter accuses the Gazette of distorting Iowa rural government data by counting townships with counties and cities. The writer argues townships have no public payroll and should be excluded to show only 2.7 percent of units, urging credibility restoration.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns with public business focus. Editors may edit for length and clarity and return none. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days. typical column length under 650 words.
A note from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America honors George Mason and the Bill of Rights on its 210th anniversary. Cedar Rapids president Nancy C. Brown urges readers to reflect on colonial courage and the enduring freedoms of the amendments.
Reader notes pleasurable omissions in Jacquelyn Mitchard’s December column. They praise mood music and favorite tunes, mention Irving Berlin songs, and highlight God Bless America and America the Beautiful. They observe more religious songs and express disappointment that Amazing Grace and Christmas songs were not included.
Local readers confront ITBS results in Cedar Rapids with calls for long range plans and curriculum changes. Parents urge open meetings and outside oversight while questioning district transparency and leadership. A Sylvan workshop highlighted gaps and advocacy for improved student achievement.
The Gazette reports on Cedar Rapids and Marion where expansion boosts traffic and road costs. The Iowa Chamber Alliance pushes to charge gravel-road users to cover expenses while promising more growth, raising questions about who pays for the mess.
Iowa City special education teacher Jackie Wellborn praises U.S. Senator Tom Harkin for voting in the conference committee to fully fund the federal share of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. She urges continued support as the bill advances through Congress.
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