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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2003
Page
4
The Gazette lists the publication's top editors and executives, naming Mark Bowden as Editor, Doug Neumann as Opinion Page Editor, and Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman. It also names Scott Swenson, Peg Schmitz, Joe Hladky, Chuck Peters, and Ken Slaughter in key executive roles.
Gov. Tom Vilsack’s State of the State speech outlines a sweeping mix of aims to transform Iowa’s economy, education, health care access, and environment. He calls for a $500 million five year public private partnership, tax system sunset, postcard tax form, preschool expansion, more college bound students, higher minimum wage, and expanded mental health coverage while delaying pay for details to later this month. The plan blends optimism with pragmatism as he seeks bipartisan action and notes past legislative support for cost controls and school funding studies. The speech aims to rally support before budget battles, emphasizing doable targets and diplomacy with the Republican Legislature.
The editorial argues the Bush administration should maintain tougher diesel standards, extend rules off-road to tractors and backhoes, and emphasizes the health benefits from cutting diesel exhaust. It criticizes loopholes for old power plants and EPA decisions, while praising the agency for advancing diesel engine limits.
In Washington a political shift emerges as Democrats from Kerry Edwards to Feinstein surface while the party questions Bush's foreign policy and domestic class war rhetoric. Analysts note Republicans fear a failed second term if voters see Republicans as uncaring, while Democrats weigh moderate candidates like Edwards against the administration's aggressive stance.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number for verification. Anonymous letters are not accepted. no published address.
A reader denounces preemptive military action and calls for dialogue over Iraq. The letter warns that violent responses breed more violence and questions the legitimacy of turning the other cheek. It reflects on Bush era policy and public sentiment amid calls for restraint and understanding.
A jogger describes recurring off leash dog encounters on Cedar Rapids trails including several breeds. One husky was bitten on the neck but no serious injuries occurred. The writer urges owners to leash dogs and fence yards, stressing safety for runners and walkers.
A reader rebuts a Jan 3 letter calling hunting unnecessary. They defend hunting as conservation and food for families, stressing education, respect for wildlife, and safer, humane culling over animal suffering. They cite family hunting with a 10 year old and value watching wildlife. The Gazette should continue printing hunting as essential.
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