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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1997
Page
4
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board and is Managing Editor
The Globe faces backlash over publishing images of JonBenet Ramsey injuries and pairing six year old with beauty queen. Critics condemn sensationalism, while questions arise about pageant culture and parental responsibility amid the ongoing murder case.
An Iowa weather snapshot contrasts a normal mid January with a rapid cold snap and a recent 60 year worst case in the east. Forecasters urge patience as temperatures creep above zero and days lengthen while residents joke and swap stories. WinterFest in Cedar Rapids offers relief for winter lovers and a Gazette staffer notes a freezing garage freezer heater idea.
Carol J. Martin of Cedar Rapids argues for open government and accountability, urging citizen participation to scrutinize spending and policy compliance. The letter criticizes unanimous council votes, travel perks, and off agenda expenditures while defending public discussion and transparency.
A letter from Tim Wentz of Marion argues IPGV distorts FBI UCR figures on gun murders and crime by felons. He defends gun rights, denounces anti-freedom groups, and condemns efforts to disarm as unconstitutional, urging action to curb gun show sales of deadly items.
Free income tax assistance available for seniors and those with low to medium income in the Cedar Rapids Marion area. Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons provide trained tax help at multiple sites with free parking. homebound service is available. Call Aging Services Inc at 398-3644 to arrange appointments.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and not returned. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters not accepted. 300-word limit per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days.
The former Fayette County clerk of court, who served 16 years, responds to recent articles. He cites a Notice of Opening for the district office that was pulled after an administration decision to save money, and defends his public service and unused benefits amid remodeling costs and sick leave criticisms.
The Grant Wood All City Drum Corps and director Slayton Thompson have been chosen to march in the upcoming inauguration parade. The group is praised for teaching musical skill and values such as teamwork endurance respect and discipline to Cedar Rapids youth.
The piece argues Iowa should hold the state liable for vehicle damage when deer cause accidents. It claims current laws burden private farmers, notes rising deer numbers from license management, and calls for longer seasons and higher bag limits to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
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