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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2013
Page
5
The Gazettes editorial argues straight-ticket voting is not a major issue in Iowa. It notes HF186 to end the practice faces little urgency, cites 15 states still allowing it, and urges voters weigh candidates on detailed positions rather than party lines.
Readers debate party rebranding versus substance, critique GOP for narrow debate, urge moderation, and discuss gun control after Sandy Hook. Letters from Gary Sargent Cedar Rapids and Marcia Swift and Eric Rauch urge public involvement, pay raises scrutiny, and stronger accountability to constituents.
Kathleen Parker notes tight gun control debates in the South as states push laws allowing concealed weapons in bars and restaurants and expanding purchase rights. The Ashley Hall incident in Charleston highlights mental health checks gaps and calls for stronger background checks, while SC officials seek loopholes and Senator Graham pushes reforms.
A concise set of instructions for submitting letters to the editorial desk. It includes length limits of up to 250 words, contact email at sourcemedia.net, mail address Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406, and a questions line with a phone number and the editor’s email jeff.tecklenburg@sourcemedia.net. The guidelines emphasize clear submission methods and point readers to official channels.
Cedar Rapids backers unveil a planned upscale casino on the west side of the Cedar River near I 380, carving a six acre site and parking for 600. Riverside Casino and Isle of Capri pledge funding to oppose, with disclosures due at month end. Outcomes hinge on voter mobilization and downtown development alignment.
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