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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1995
Page
4
J P Hladky Jr chairman of the board, Joe Hladky III president and publisher, Ken Slaughter vice president and treasurer, Dale Larson vice president and general manager, Mark Bowden managing editor, and others listed as editors in charge of editorial content.
The Cedar Rapids charter commission must conduct a sober thorough study of all government forms and recommend the best option for the city. Members should avoid preconceived notions and focus on keeping Cedar Rapids efficient while fostering new initiatives.
Freedom Festival in Eastern Iowa grew into a 12 day Independence Day celebration drawing visitors from coasts. Exec Director Lu Barron envisions making it the nations premier event with a barbecue roundup and a large fireworks finale despite a dragon boat incident. The festival blends games food and entertainment at small town prices with a friendly hometown atmosphere and broad regional support.
The Cedar Rapids area plans two fireworks displays along the Cedar River at Ellis Park. The Ellis Boulevard closure to traffic enhances safety as crowds gather to enjoy the two-night celebration and riverfront viewing.
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival credits years of partnerships with 116 corporations and 40 non profits, plus city and county employees, volunteers, and contestants. Executive director Lu Barron notes rookies spark new events like Red White Blues in the Village and Bill Riley Talent Contest as the festival plans for 1996.
Editorial argues the tainted beef disaster spurred calls for modernizing the 90 year old inspection system. It notes the Clinton administration, Congress, the White House, and industry standoff over funding and rule making, urging swift adoption of science based controls to protect public health.
Letter advocates rezoning land between West Post Road and Stoney Point Road SW for a 600 unit mobile home court. Authors, tenants of West Park Mobile Home Village, describe ownership, tax payments, and desire for affordable, safe housing while urging acceptance of mobile home living and addressing school and fire protection impacts.
The Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter urges sustained federal funding for medical research. delaying onset by five years could cut disease prevalence and save billions. the 1996 investment goal is $360 million. Elizabeth Selk calls for high priority on a cure.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number but only name and hometown will be published. Address letters to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email details are provided for submissions.
A reader questions diocesan limits on Latin Mass use citing Ecclesia Dei and 1984 indult. They urge monthly local access and note Archbishop Hanus celebrated High Tridentine Mass in May 1994. The Priestly Fraternity of St Peter has contacted diocesan officials for permission.
Iowa City readers discuss grammar myths such as times less and the phrase wait on. Arguments note mathematical oddities and historical usage, with one reader proposing wait with this as a clearer alternative.
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