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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2000
Page
6
Jerry Elsen selected as Editor of Editorial Pages while Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden assumes Managing Editor role guiding newsroom strategy and policy decisions.
Editorial endorses reducing the national debt, notes 8 percent bonds redeemed to save about 800 million in interest, cites a 5.76 trillion debt with 3.6 trillion public held and Social Security trust funds. Calls readers to push debt reduction at precinct caucuses.
The U S Agriculture Department announces Fund for Rural America grants totaling 180 million dollars. Dan Glickman says rural America must not be left behind as Congress debates funding. The plan splits 20 million over four years among five regional projects, amid partisan battles over the program.
Doug Olsen of Iowa City argues the state should adopt a flat income tax with exemptions to align with current filing thresholds. He contends federal deductibility and a progressive system distort actual rates, warns against using taxes to favor special interests, and urges voters to pressure lawmakers.
A letter speaks out against a surge of anti-immigrant adverts in Cedar Rapids. It highlights immigrants’ contributions, cites diverse local communities, and names NumbersUSA and F.A.I.R as organizers, urging informed civic response.
Lisa Herring of Oxford describes a Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre seating issue during a field trip to see 101 Dalmatians. She notes wheelchair and visual impairment challenges seating in back corner with no class integration and fears future programs will exclude her sister and others if accessibility does not improve.
Letters discuss The American Immigration Control Foundation ads teaching children about immigrants and patriotism. A contributor traces ancestral roots from Ireland and Luxembourg, argues immigrants contribute, and warns against fear politics and overpopulation policies.
In a January letter J D Smith cites price tags on downtown amenities amid debate. Residents seek the financing plan for the Five Seasons Center and Paramount Theatre, plus economic impact and job effects, with the City Council and arena officials urged to provide answers.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer name and hometown will appear with the letter. Submissions may be mailed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email.
Tom Fiedler argues apathy endangers American democracy as Pew and Kennedy School studies show voters disengage from politics. He warns that low engagement forebodes poor turnout, weak oversight, and diminished civic life, urging restored participation to sustain a healthy government.
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