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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2002
Page
4
The Gazette announces Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages with Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman. Scott Swenson is Vice President of Advertising and Peg Schmitz serves as Circulation Director backed by Print Operations leadership.
Gazette editors argue against a proposed bill to mandate a minute of silence in Iowa public schools. They warn it could open a door to school prayer and divisiveness while urging legislators to focus on the budget and other crucial issues.
John Balzar argues SEC laws aim to provide investors with material facts and detail before buying. He contrasts straightforward intent with Enron style deceit and mocks deregulation while noting personal limits and hypocrisy in modern governance.
Readers debate riverboat casinos and gambling Jets for Cedar Rapids. Critics warn of bankruptcy risk and social costs while supporters push modernization and economic hope referencing local Czech history and Meskwaki casino profits.
Guest columnist Beverly A Hannon argues on January 5 that Iowa should shift to waste biomass wind energy direct solar heating and geothermal heating to save money reduce fossil fuel drilling and pollution and stave off climate risks. She urges prudent investments in renewable energy firms as long term gains for civilization.
The newspaper invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer's name and hometown will appear with the letter. Send submissions to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email PazzeAHhAtinwes com.
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