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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1985
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and heads the Editorial Board, providing direction for opinion content and policy. He contributes leadership across the newsroom, guiding columnists and shaping editorial strategy.
A no evolution piece in the Gazette argues the bombardier beetle evidence supports creationism. Hazel May Rue and Time magazine quotes professor Thomas Eisner to challenge design claims, noting evolutionary paths and existing chemical use in diverse species.
The FMC crane operation in Cedar Rapids will shut down mid year after a restructuring that leaves three plants in Kentucky and Milan, Italy as the remaining facilities. About 200 production workers and 180 white collar staff will lose their jobs, with city leaders hopeful the closing will free space for a future tenant. The loss marks a peak period decline from a 2,300 employment high six years earlier as high interest rates, a strong dollar, and reduced demand hit the construction machinery sector. City and state officials pledge to improve the climate for industry to shape Iowa’s mid-1990s economy.
A reader criticizes Westmoreland and CBS in a libel trial context and questions military accounting practices and public discourse. The letter links Vietnam casualties and media reporting to budget battles and education funding in Iowa, urging focus on students and long term learning.
Cedar Rapids Public Library celebrates a six hour grand opening with a self guided tour led by Friends of the Library and librarians. Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra musicians provided afternoon music while volunteers dressed as storybook characters enlivened Children's Library tours. Curran L Rosser commends the event.
A Washington High School parent support group meeting on February 18 expressed gratitude to Pam Nelson-O'Neil for her time and encouragement addressing drug and alcohol use among students. The group credits her with showing available support at the school.
A college student argues against tying highway funds to raising the drinking age to 21. He notes consistency with 18 as voting and drafting age, warns of fake IDs and college party problems, and calls for better anti drunk driving solutions. He supports adult responsibilities at 18 but questions age 19 policy.
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Kirkwood Community College for hosting Projection and the Kirkwood Jazz Band on February 19. The writer commends the modern facilities, student–professional collaborations, and strong local music education opportunities.
The column highlights reactions to Bernhard Goetz and his shooting of four subway solicitors, noting liberal pundits Kaul and Royko shifting views. It argues society under strain from crime, calls for prioritizing police and reform, and questions escalating security spending versus criminal justice.
Periodic observations from eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs. The piece notes the executive director of the Linn County Medical Society in Cedar Rapids.
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