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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1999
Page
5
An independent newspaper founded in 1883 lists its leadership with Joe Hindley as President and Publisher and Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer. Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The editorial highlights the need for intensified diabetes research and expanded Medicare coverage. It cites Miss America Nicole Johnson at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids and urges Congress to pass the Medicare Diabetes Education and Supplies Amendment of 1997 to cover outpatient training and blood-testing strips, aiming to inspire broader private‑insurance adoption.
Ted Turner faced backlash after an ethnic joke about Pope John Paul II and a quip on adultery, following a gaffe about the anti Christ. He issued a regretful statement apologizing for offense caused, while critics urge accountability for such rhetoric.
The SEC warns that the Internet makes investing easier to access but also increases scams. It describes fake high tech schemes, outlines four steps to avoid fraud, and notes the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement has charged 44 entities. Arthur Levitt stresses skepticism and homework.
A readerLetter argues Rep Don Shoultz misdefines government role claiming Iowa and the United States are democracies. The writer emphasizes the Republic as rule of law over mob rule and urges a yes vote on spending limits in the June 29 vote citing Madison and the Founders.
Letter from Cedar Rapids Museum of Art members extols Donald Does leadership from 1996 to 1997 and questions whether his retirement was voluntary. They praise exhibits and programs and push for transparency on membership gains and the board's decision. They emphasize Dee’s administrative skill and fear replacement will be difficult.
Rosemary Rockhill of Center Point laments insurance driven discharge limits after her daughter gave birth. The newborn later required readmission and other local mothers faced similar patterns. She calls for greater compassion from insurers.
A Gazette Travel excerpt notes travelers are startled by ugly cityscapes in Japan resembling U S freeway interchanges, high rise blocks, concrete channels, and power lines. The writer urges officials to read this as they face urban development decisions. Daryl Mally Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette notes a 300 word limit for letters. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number, with only name and hometown published. Submissions go to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fviowa.com.
A columnist contends true Democrats exhibit unity on the impeachment stage yet speculate on mind control by the Army or Martians. The piece predicts defections toward Elizabeth Dole, recounting a voter who prefers female candidates over men while railing against party complacency.
Skyler participated in the Valentine tree ceremony representing the Iowa Citizen Foster Care Review Board before Judge Sue Flaherty. Area students cut paper hearts for 97 foster children awaiting adoption in this judicial district, with 52 children adopted in the past year. The writer, an adoptive parent, promotes opening homes to waiting children and wishes a forever family for every child.
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