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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1997
Page
4
Due Hladley chaired the session with President and Publisher Ken Slaughter, Vice President and Treasurer Mark Bowden, and Managing Editor guiding the agenda as senior staff.
The Linn Gazette weighs Kane's resignation due to health in mid term and argues for abolishing the county recorder’s office. It praises Kane’s integrity and asks Linn supervisors to avoid a costly special election while considering merging duties with the auditor’s office.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette feature urges riding the city bus during snow as Route 602 sees ridership surge. Five Seasons Transportation notes year round service, advocates walking blocks to catch buses, and praises courteous drivers who help passengers make connections.
Roger Schreder of Cedar Rapids explains ISDN availability in Iowa, noting high costs and limited customer bases in rural areas. He defends US West investment levels, highlights competition support, and critiques Iowa Utilities Board decisions that undercut facility investment.
On January 9 concerned citizens oppose a proposed skating arena at Noelridge Park. They urge preserving the park’s size and beauty while suggesting other sites or activities and thanking Parks Commissioner Chip Hughes for attention to the issue. Mark A. Kelchen voices the stance.
Daniel M. Hahn argues for steering students toward two year engineering technology programs followed by work experience, asserting this path can faster prepare them for a four year engineering degree. He contends high school delays entry to practical engineering careers and invites reader dissent.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email.
The January five Parade magazine highlights a family history article and PBS series Ancestors. Two episodes have aired with eight more planned every Saturday at 5 30 PM. The Genealogical Society of Linn County Library offers help and resources in Cedar Rapids with hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM.
A letter argues day care in the school system incurs expenses paid through the district. It claims facilities, janitorial work, staff, supervision, curriculum, and supplies are provided at no extra charge, with IPERS benefits for workers. The writer cites Fairfax Virginia as a model removing day care to save money and boost classroom focus.
A list of typical mistakes with proposed fixes. Highlights include world-renowned spelling, pronoun agreement in neither nor constructions, plural verb agreement for two singular subjects, proper comma placement after state names, correct use of its versus it’s, and clarifying principals versus principal.
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