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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2000
Page
4
Joe Hladkey serves as President and Publisher while Dale Larson is Vice President overseeing the publication. Jerry Elsen holds the role of Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
Editorial argues AccessAir should avoid taxpayer funding as it seeks 14 million to avert asset repossession after bankruptcy filing. Gov Vilsack questions state involvement while Prairie Meadows declines loan guarantees. Local officials face pressure to stimulate regional projects with scarce resources.
The Cedar Rapids discussion notes uncertainty about a Kurt Warner bio either as a theatrical film or a docudrama. It questions star power for Affleck and argues inspirational true stories rarely assure box office success, citing October Sky and similar cases. The piece notes Warner’s journey to Super Bowl glory is dramatic but not guaranteed to translate to film.
Noel Rubinson argues the press favors John McCain, praising his openness and reform stances while acknowledging scrutiny. He notes sustained positive coverage from editors and pundits, the momentum from New Hampshire, and a press climate likely to cushion upcoming challenges for the campaign.
A Gazette letter argues that Iowa will gain 1.9 billion from the tobacco settlement and that contingency fees of 218 million, with 44 million accepted in fees, are justified given the four years of work and public service. The writer defends the lawyers, urges scrutiny of fees, and calls for transparency in spending.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. A sample from Carol Adams discusses the Edison Schools Project offering 12 million dollars, better school management and promised improved results.
Iowa House considers a covenant marriage bill to require premarital counseling and restrict divorces to adultery abandonment abuse or imprisonment. Proponents argue it would reduce no fault divorce and improve children's outcomes and family stability. Mike Hartwig of Des Moines voices support for the Iowa Family Policy Center.
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