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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2000
Page
6
Joe Hladley is President and Publisher, Chuck Peters is Vice President and COO, Ken Slaughter is Vice President and CFO, Dale Larson is Vice President of Newspaper and Magazine Publishing, Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, and Mark Bowden is Managing Editor.
The Gazette urges readers to participate in the January 24 presidential caucuses, stressing hands-on involvement and the democratic process. It explains basic eligibility, emphasizes speaking up for preferred candidates, and notes caucuses reveal voters’ voices to candidates beyond secret ballots.
The Raleigh based university wins a $4 million federal grant from the U S Department of Agriculture under the Fund for Rural America to expand waste management research. Thirteen other universities including Iowa State join the project amid praise for the initiative.
A reader questions the meaning and usage of the expression standing on its ear found in a clipping about an event that shocked Europe. The note contrasts this vivid phrase with common but weaker modern sayings and laments its apparent decline from language.
A reader rebukes recent ads that insult immigrants and warns against curtailing immigration. The writer cites grandparents who helped found a college and a daughter-in-law who is Hispanic, arguing immigrants shaped America and its economy.
A reader disputes an editorial on mourning dove hunting in Iowa. Citing U S Fish and Wildlife data, the author argues natural causes far exceed hunting mortality, notes dove migration and protection by federal law, urges lawmakers to oppose dove hunting bills, and emphasizes preserving doves for future generations.
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns with editing rights reserved. Letters must include full writer name signature and daytime phone, no anonymous submissions, and include a non published address. Limit 300 words per letter and one per writer every 30 days.
A Gazette piece recalls a Field of Dreams scene as Marion council seeks to ban books and restrict where and when certain businesses may operate. Critics warn such moves threaten constitutional freedoms and personal liberties amid past council actions altering local businesses and housing.
Curran Rosser of Cedar Rapids argues that Cedar Rapids Public Schools provide Internet access without blocking tools and place responsibility on parents. He says the issue affects all students and should be handled by the school board, not the Reconsideration Committee.
A Cedar Rapids community letter urges end to feud between school officials and ALOT over facilities and a sales tax vote. The author warns continued conflict harms students and the city, notes past building sales, and calls for face to face talks and community involvement to find real solutions.
The Cedar Rapids City Council approves a tunnel project for the new ice arena area while two major issues loom. A landfill and a local option tax remain unresolved as politicians promise action once more. A guided tour of the tunnel may follow approval.
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