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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2002
Page
4
The Gazette announces its executive editor Mark Bowden editor Jerry Elsen and editorial board chairman Dave Storey. It names VP Scott Swenson, circulation director Peg Schmitz, and print operations VP Joe Hladky. Chuck Peters serves as president and COO Ken Slaughter as executive VP and CFO.
The Gazette argues rural wealth loss stems mainly from mechanization and farm consolidation rather to gambling or Vision Iowa. Editor urges selective help, noting workforce movement to cities and the need for targeted rural incentives while acknowledging limits on reversing long term trends.
The Associated Press reports President Bush fainted after choking on a pretzel, noting his excellent fitness may have contributed as coughing slowed his already low heart rate. The piece cautions against using the episode to skip workouts and urges consulting a physician.
The Gazette notes it does not vouch for letters’ accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from readers through future publication.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District addresses ITBS scores and growth across grades, noting poverty’s impact and the district’s progress. It outlines plans for a student achievement action plan, school-level readiness improvements, and data‑driven instruction to avoid letting any student fall behind while pushing top performers further ahead.
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns addressing civic matters. Include full name, street address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not printed. Submissions may be edited and limited to 300 words per writer every 30 days.
In Linn County waste management rests with local government though private haulers and private landfills handle much of the work. Officials from Cedar Rapids and Linn County, including Bluestem Board members, must balance private options with public responsibility to avoid shifting blame for recycling and waste reduction. Marie DeVries outlines public duties and the risk of outsourcing core disposal tasks.
The Detroit Free Press editorial urges swift, thorough federal and congressional probes into Enron’s downfall. It notes political donations, the bankruptcy collapse, investor losses, and possible culpability by Arthur Andersen, while warning against partisan delays and calls for strong oversight of laws and the system.
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