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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2011
Page
4
The Gazette argues Iowa should study extending school days or years or adding summer sessions. A task force could recommend changes for 2013 14, weighing costs up to 15 million dollars per extra day against potential gains in math science and reading performance with global benchmarks.
Readers defend Stephen Bloom and criticize his Iowa piece while urging action to honor veterans. Letters also challenge Cedar Rapids policing proposals for parent accountability and warn drivers to obey crosswalk signals near First Avenue Five Seasons area.
The letter argues radon poses a serious public health danger in homes. It notes Iowa’s high average radon levels, cites 400 Iowa radon induced lung cancer deaths yearly, and urges testing with mitigation for levels above 4 pCi/L. Resources and hotlines are provided.
Evelyn Swanson urges keeping Polk School open, arguing the institution offers hope to local students and the neighborhood. The plea emphasizes children’s welfare and community impact amid potential closure.
Kathleen Parker argues comedians should ease off campaigns and let candidates be treated with dignity. The piece notes Mitt Romney’s appearance on David Letterman, where he endured jokes about appearance and policy, urging a return to lighter, respectful humor in politics.
Public Policy Polling surveyed 700 American voters with a 3.7 point margin. It found Green Bay as America's favorite team at 22 percent, with Dallas at 11 percent and other teams clustered around 7 to 8 percent. Tom Oates notes the Packers long rise since Lombardi era and TV contracts. Rodgers, Tebow and Manning lead quarterback picks with 10 to 15 percent. The piece ends with support for the Packers and a Go Pack Go sentiment.
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