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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 2000
Page
6
Jerry Elsen is named Editor of Editorial Pages while Mark Bowden becomes Managing Editor and Editorial Board Chairman. The announcements outline leadership roles and responsibilities within the newsroom.
Iowa lawmakers debated preserving the state endangered list versus aligning with federal standards under a highway expansion plan. The Mulberry-wing butterfly and other species prompted a committee shift to require a detailed methodology report by December 15, while the DNR cautioned against overmatching federal lists.
A former accounting teacher in Redding California received a burgundy Porsche convertible from a student who became wealthy. The gift followed years of mentorship and hints about appreciation. The story highlights that teachers often perform heroic acts even as systems face criticism.
Norman Luxenburg argues that oil price swings stem from supply and demand dynamics, not a secret cartel. He traces history from 1973 and 1979 shocks, noting how higher prices spurred efficiency and reduced demand, with prices easing in real terms before new shocks. He cites data from the Monthly Energy Review and emphasizes ongoing consumption shifts.
Letters to the Gazette exchange sharp views on Rev Darran J Whiting's claims about abortion in Iowa City and the morality of laws. Ursula McCarty rebukes his stance while defending Madison's moral framework and the Ten Commandments.
A Washington Post Life and Leisure reader blasts a Feb 13 article on sex-toy parties. The writer calls sex sacred, laments moral decay, and urges families to focus on responsible child raising and traditional values amid widespread social change.
In 1987 a Woodward visit reveals a man living off the grid with 1939 tech and a homemade hydrogen device under his hood delivering 40 miles per gallon. He recalls a Ford pickup achieving 10 mpg and claims oil interests blocked similar advances to protect tax revenue and oil profits.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone. Anonymous letters not accepted. 300-word limit per writer per 30 days. Suggested column length 700 words or fewer. Contact box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com
The Iowa Child Center cost estimated at 280 million dollars, but Herb Peshel notes a transcription error in his February 23 letter that altered the figure.
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