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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2000
Page
6
Joe Hladley becomes part of the leadership with Chuck Peters as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and COO, Dale Larson as Vice President and CFO, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
A Gazette editorial notes Rachel Carson’s influence on environmental awareness and a rebound of migratory birds in Eastern Iowa. Neil Bernstein credits the 1970s pesticide ban for more fish eating birds like osprey and cormorant, with Carson’s work inspiring science careers.
A nonmigratory swan visited Cedar Lake in late December near downtown Cedar Rapids. Biologist Neil Bernstein notes the bird could be a domestic mute swan and says the area hosts other year round birds, highlighting Cedar Lake Park and trails as a growing wildlife spot.
Washington experienced over a foot of snow and temperatures in the 20s this week. The severe weather forced the cancellation of a conference on global warming and prompted the federal government to shut down.
State Rep Rosemary Thomson backs HF 2036 to empower colleges to impose sanctions on underage drinking in dorms. The measure cites housing alcohol free dorms like Iowa State University’s 500 bed model and notes high alcohol related campus harms and crimes.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for using tobacco settlement funds in order: reimburse illness treatment, fund free or cheap stop smoking aids, then support education and anti smoking campaigns. He endorses option D.
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns, subject to editing and publication constraints. Authors must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Letters up to 300 words. columns up to 700 words. address and contact details provided.
A Cedar Rapids reader celebrating the return of the Eternal Flame at the Veterans Memorial Building writes of pride in the symbol of freedom. The letter recalls family veterans and expresses wish for a similar memorial in Augusta, Georgia, with plans to attend the dedication.
A reader questions reliance on Marine Corps portable radar to manage Palm Springs air traffic during the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. The note argues private jet traffic from the event strains the local system and questions taxpayer funding for elite tourism needs.
Cedar Rapids resident David Baumgardner argues against Akron Ravensna claim as the true birthplace. He notes Quaker Oats formed from Ravenna Ohio and Akron mill founders Ferdinand Schumacher and Henry Seymer plus William Heston in the 19th century.
A lifelong Cedar Rapids resident laments heavy downtown pigeon presence and filth. He urges Health Department involvement, asks what the downtown Renaissance Group is doing, and notes past cleanup efforts at Memorial Building on Mays Island. He calls for sanitary improvements for workers and visitors.
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