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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1990
Page
4
JP Hladky Jr chairs the board while Joe Hladky III serves as president and publisher. Ken Slaughter is vice president and treasurer with Dale Larson as general manager. John Robertson leads operations and Jerry Elsen is executive editor and pages editor.
The editorial argues that a wave of ethical accusations against 14 lawmakers underscores a rot in Congress. It urges stiffening ethical rules, curbing horse trading, and tightening campaign finance to reduce influence by money, with calls to end honoraria and enforce new salary provisions.
A playful column mocks a local seventh and eighth grade Math Counts warm-up in Eastern Iowa. Editorial jabs include print bloopers and biases toward geometry, with light humor about math terms and whom to credit for math prowess.
A historical plea argues Iowa should modernize its schools and recruit industry to sustain growth. It highlights one room schools, state and local cooperation, and votes for school bonds to fund facilities and new technology, urging residents to support a $4.9 million bond on Feb 27.
James H. Schmickley critiques Cedar Rapids Community Schools for charging high fees to host Kirkwood Community College community education computer courses. He argues cooperation among schools, colleges, museums, and libraries is needed to expand educational opportunities and urges citizen voice or votes if boards fail to cooperate.
letter from Riverside residents to City Council and mayor opposes selling land to National Environmental Systems for a medical waste incinerator. locals warn of economic and social harm, note regional opposition, and urge city to consider safety and community impact before proceeding.
Brian S. Lynch urges an end to the cycle of abuse against children citing Jacob Wetterling’s abduction and the McMartin preschool case. He argues children’s rights and basic protections must be prioritized to prevent future harm and shape America’s values.
Jim McNeish of Iowa City rails against pastors and Christian writers who he says neglect serious scholarship. He argues that secular humanists have gained sway, Christian thought has weakened by dualism, and popular Christian authors outpace knowledgeable writers. He cites Hal Lindsey and mocks Christian booksellers.
A first visit to the Silver Bullets game on Jan 27 ended with the couple escorted out by Five Seasons Center staff. They describe staff surrounding them and arguing about exits, accusing the couple of rude behavior and calling for departure less than 10 minutes after the game. The couple criticizes management for unprofessional tactics and lack of control over employees.
Brenda McDole of 700 W Eighth Ave Marion argues that world and domestic problems stem from misogyny and unequal economic security. She urges stable households with economically secure mothers, educated children, and supportive laws for long term attitude change. She acknowledges generational limits on seeing broad change.
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