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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2000
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher with Chuck Peters as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Ken Slaughter holds the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Dale Larson is Vice President for Newspaper and Magazine Publishing. Jerry Elsen leads Editorial Pages with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
Editorial argues Iowa lags on water quality, cites 51st ranking in environmental staffing and a need for Gov. Vilsack’s $14 million Clean Water Initiative to attract $73 million in federal funds. Proposal would fund buffer strips wetlands and a water quality monitoring network amid pork industry inspections.
The Iowa Senate hears from Ted Stillwell on keeping students in town by linking education to local economic opportunities. Kirkwood Community College reports 800 to 900 IT job openings with salaries from the low 20s to 40k. Local reporters note many firms post tech roles, prompting questions about youth migration and quality of life.
A former volunteer recounts meeting Charlie Brown creator Charles Schulz and the real Charlie Brown who inspired many to pursue social work. He recalls organizing youth activities at the Home of the Good Shepherd, meeting Schulz at the Oakland Museum, and a campus sweatshirt tied to Peanuts memorabilia.
The Linn County human resources committee evaluates two bidders Abbe Center for Community Care and Rescare of Louisville for operating the Abbe Center facility. Public meetings are set Feb 24 March 2 March 8 and March 16 in Cedar Rapids with bidder presentations March 13 and 14 and a March 20 recommendation to the county board. About 200 residents will be affected by the contract decision. Vernon Hunstad Cedar Rapids.
A reader notes Cedar Rapids police focus on car window tint violations at night with patrols extending to smaller venues. The letter argues this is a safe city where enforcement targets minor infractions, while acknowledging other safety concerns and vandalism history.
Readers argue over Gov. Vilsack’s plan to remove federal tax deductibility from Iowa returns and question if corporations would relocate based on true tax rates. Some urge voter input and suggest year round school schedules to ease overcrowding.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not published. Letters are limited to 300 words and one per writer every 30 days. column length suggestion is 700 words or fewer.
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