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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2003
Page
4
The Gazette lists its top staff including Mark Bowden as Editor and Doug Neumann as Opinion Page Editor, with Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey also serving. It names Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President and COO, and Ken Slaughter as EVP and CFO.
Iowa DHS uses license suspensions, tax refunds, wage garnishments and other tools to chase nearly 1 billion dollars in delinquent child support. Spokesman Roger Munns notes much debt is uncollectible but never written off, while prosecutions for contempt and passport blocks enforce obligations. Since 1999 the Child Support Recovery Unit has gathered over 200 million annually, with 268.8 million in 2002, urging parents to support their children despite custodial status. The Cedar Rapids cosmetologist license revocation example underscores the enforcement push to ensure financial responsibility.
This Providence Journal editorial critiques antiwar activists and argues wars may halt despot-attributed killing. It cites Saddam Hussein, Hitler, Stalin, and Mao to claim that peace slogans obscure grim histories and warn that peaceful pretenses can mask bloodshed. The piece defends decisive action to stop mass murder.
NATO s credibility is strained by Turkey seeking aid amid rising doubts about the alliance s relevance after the Cold War. European hesitancy, France and Germany backing away from bold action, and U S focus on Iraq expose rifts in a 26 nation bloc and risk undermining a united Western front.
In a State of the City address Mayor Paul Pate touts RiverRun as a future project and promises city stability amid job losses but warns of a two-year 1 percent sales tax. He defends tax policy while critics say higher property and utility rates burden owners and debt rises. The speaker, who supported Pate before, questions the plan and accuses the mayor of political maneuvering.
A Cedar Rapids reader urges immediate action to restrict new building in known flood plains along Indian Creek after the June 4 flood. The letter criticizes developers, calls for talks with residents, and asks the Engineering Department to determine high water marks and implement detention basins rather than rely on the Corps of Engineers. It urges not to build or buy in flood plains to avoid future losses.
Parks Commissioner Wade Wagner criticizes a dull barrel stop sign while readers list issues facing Cedar Rapids. Windrows of cigarette butts, weeded medians, shabby library surroundings, and dirty storefronts are cited as signs of town neglect. The letter urges government, businesses, and residents to act at minimal cost to improve appearance.
A Gazette column argues for bringing a riverboat casino to the area to boost jobs and tax revenues. It urges citizens to pressure city council and county supervisors, noting a petition drive and offering contact details for participation.
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion page addressing public business. Most letters can be printed after editing. Include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. 300 word limit one letter per writer every 30 days. Address Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 31932985846 Email editorial gazette communications com with full name address and phone.
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