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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher, Ben Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The piece urges Eastern Iowans to reconnect with the 1776 Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary era amid Independence Day celebrations. It contrasts modern festivities with the era’s risks and sacrifices and notes media gaps in portraying the revolution, urging renewed historical awareness.
Timothy Walch discusses a Library of Congress exhibit titled Religion and the Founding of the American Republic. The collection of 200 items illustrates religion's vital role in United States history, from Puritan roots to the First Amendment debates, including Jefferson's wall of separation and early congressional worship practices. The piece urges viewing in person or online.
Karen Fashimpaur of Cedar Rapids urges readers not to criticize "no" voters over the defeated local option sales tax. She argues longtime residents, donors, and practical concerns sustain the city, and asks younger residents to contribute to local projects while staying to support Cedar Rapids.
Letter to the editor argues all ten Bill of Rights protections carry equal weight and criticizes an Associated Press claim that the Second Amendment lacks definitive court interpretation. The writer defends the right to bear arms, disputes Brady’s portrayal, and questions the assassin’s intended target, naming Jodie Foster.
Cedar Rapids residents thank GOCR members and Co-chair Gary Streit for community work after the June 23 election. Tina, Brian and Andrew Monroe commend his tireless service and support from his family for tackling the local option sales tax initiative.
Cedar Rapids voters rejected a 1-cent tax for schools in a special election, signaling broad distrust of tax schemes. Rosanne Freeburg and supporters rally grandmas for Lightfoot, urging accountability pay for teachers and education improvements without new taxes, aiming for national leadership in education.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but prints selectively. Submissions must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Include contact details. anonymous letters are not printed. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net with full identification.
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