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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1998
Page
4
The Gazette weighs in on the debate over public school funding for fiscal 2000. It defends a Senate bill that boosts state support by 57.7 million across 375 districts, arguing the increase is not a cut despite the 3 percent growth versus 3.5 percent. It urges Democrats to persuade Iowans with full facts.
Moviegoers react to a parody about a U.S. president faking a war to distract from scandal. The piece likens the plot to real events and Clinton era politics, with John Travolta portraying a southern-tinged candidate. The piece notes potential box office impact and lingering public fascination.
A Christian schoolteacher considers how to address rumors about the president with students. He argues responses have fixated on the wrong issue and stresses explaining the nation’s reaction and guiding children through the controversy.
Sharlyn Guthrie of Cedar Valley Christian School argues honesty is the best policy for all, from children to the president, emphasizing that character affects leadership and public trust. She urges civic involvement and prayers for honesty amid accusations while on leave after 12 years teaching.
An Iowa State University accounting professor uses Arens and Loebbecke to illustrate ethics in practice, drawing parallels to President Clinton and rationalizations seen in politics. The piece highlights honesty integrity keeping promises fidelity and accountability as core precepts and critiques Clinton's actions as unethical. Gary Maydew of Ames is identified.
Audrey E Rahn argues for a regional wildlife park in Squaw Creek Park funded by tax dollars, claiming zoos educate and attract visitors while opponents fear cruelty and space limits. She condemns Friends of the Zoo and warns of misusing public park land and funds amid prison overcrowding and tight budgets.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Letters are subject to editing and limited to 300 words with one letter per writer every 30 days.
The Gazette notes a corrected lead by Don Van Hulzen. In the early 1900s the Iowa General Assembly created the Indigent Care Program as a marriage of convenience, pairing doctors at the State University of Iowa with patients for clinical education and easing access to medical care for Iowa families unable to pay.
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