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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2000
Page
4
Dale Larson named Vice President of Newspaper and Magazine Publishing with Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The piece recalls the 1995 Contract With America push for term limits, notes it failed to pass, and cites CQ Weekly showing seven Republicans left office early to honor promises. It argues voters favor their own representatives, while overall enthusiasm for term limits waned as institutional concerns and voter behavior shifted.
A compact note traces common idioms with come across history and usage. It cites phrases like come up to scratch and come a cropper and explains shifts from sports and labor to general meaning. The piece mentions Morris and Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins.
The Kirkwood Community College and AEGON USA partnership spans training and education since 1985, expanding to a 50,000 square foot Corporate Data Center by 1993 and a new 75,000 square foot, 2002 facility funded by a $1.6 million AEGON investment. The venture involves multiple partners and aims to foster high tech programs for Eastern Iowa with space for 2,000 credit students annually and over 600 computer workstations.
A reader condemns Rev. Fred Phelps for a front page display claiming God hates queers. The letter argues God loves all people and calls for more tolerance and forgiveness from the church and its leader.
Hiawatha World history teacher Steve Johnson argues that Thompson overstates criticism of education schools and warns closing them would reduce and destabilize teaching staff. He notes the need for classroom experience and practical methods to manage diverse students and engage today’s video savvy learners.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business rules. Include full name signature address and daytime phone though address not published. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested under 700 words. Contact details provided for submission.
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