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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1992
Page
4
A reflection on worth beyond wealth and fame. The author recalls teachers, nurses, and helpers who shaped lives, arguing there are no small roles and that care for others makes one important regardless of status. He cites Kim Burningham and others to illustrate lasting human impact.
The Gazette TeleUs survey finds 61 percent support a sales tax increase to offset a state deficit, while 94 percent oppose higher taxes for education and 69 percent oppose cuts to child-focused human services. The piece urges belt-tightening and warns against overreliance on non-scientific polls.
The piece condemns recent hate acts in Iowa City including a swastika on a professor’s car a damaged synagogue sign and a swastika on a Jewish student center poster signed God will punish you It argues public anger is needed more than new hate crime laws and urges Iowans to stay mad at criminals.
Citizens question Cedar Rapids Mayor Don Canney's push for a one cent sales tax and object to financing city services for outlying districts. They argue outsiders use local facilities and roads yet should not bear Cedar Rapids property tax costs and note residents rely on city shops and medical care.
Linn County Trails Association and local groups push for converting the old Interurban right of way into a trail system while officials study liabilities and community impact. Opponents urge legal safeguards, funding, and homeowner protections before expansion proceeds.
A letter urges Iowans to keep America West nonstop service to Phoenix from Cedar Rapids by flying America West despite its Chapter 11 restructuring. The writer warns past airline pullouts reduced competition and raises the risk of losing the Phoenix link if travelers switch away.
A former Solon Community school board member urges a yes on the February 11 bond proposal to fund nonfrill needs for Solon schools. The 2.3 million plan would modernize Lakeview Elementary and the secondary building, add kindergarten rooms, a new auditorium, and accessibility upgrades. Enrollment of 874 supports maintaining competitiveness with nearby districts.
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