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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1997
Page
6
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer, and Mark Bowden holds the role of Managing Editor in the leadership lineup.
Editorial argues parents must limit TV as a poor babysitter and that producers should stop excusing violence. A Washington state study with 790 children shows unlearning violent behavior in under six months, prompting calls for TV makers to reform beyond voluntary ratings and the V chip.
After an 0-14 start the Cubs have gone 24-20 since April 20 to rise in the NL Central standings. They sit behind St. Louis, with Braves looming in playoffs. If they win the division, the joke about the Cubs ends.
Tom Neenan of Center Point leads the Iowa Trails Council ITC a key force behind converting rail rights of way to trails Iowa long known as the Rail Trail Capital of the Nation celebrates National Trails Day 1990 in Cedar Rapids while expanding chapters and promoting the American Discovery Trail across Iowa Officials gather for events in Eastern Iowa Davenport and Cedar Rapids with concerts open houses and a 13th annual Father s Day Ride the River attracting thousands The ITC publishes a 128 page guide to 85 trails for bicycle trips priced 12 95 plus tax and postage fees to ITC Center Point Iowa 52213-0131.
The Stepping Up Project backs Iowa University efforts to curb problem drinking with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Medical Association. Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu vow alcohol free chapter facilities by July 1 2000 as part of Project 2000.
A reader reflects on Memorial Day with pride for Vietnam War fallen and sadness for their families. The note contrasts 600 walls for abortions since 1972 with moral decline, arguing respect for all life from conception to natural death and criticizing society’s focus on animal rights over human rights.
Amanda and Gary Strope bring Shakespeare to ninth grade classrooms through the From Page to Stage program. They perform scenes from Romeo and Juliet, showing students how directors shape productions and inviting fresh insights into drama and language. The effort revives school theatre ties and enriches the curriculum.
The notice explains that the Cedar Rapids Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public matters but not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number, with addresses not published and no anonymous letters. Length limits are 300 words for letters and 700 words for columns. one letter per writer every 30 days. Contact details are provided for mail, fax, and email submissions.
The piece argues the 1960s culture eroded Christian standards of love, truth, and honor turning love into a sexualized, self fulfilling pursuit. It contrasts family integrity and military bonds with society's emphasis on money, power, and personal gratification.
Kevin C Gamble of Marion condemns a June 2 Gazette feature for a topless photo and alleged pornographic content linked to a Japan sex industry piece. He calls for editor firing and an apology to Cedar Rapids families, urging demonstrations of responsible journalism.
John Cimburek of Cedar Rapids questions why the Czech School at 12th Avenue and Second Street SE is not being preserved. He asks if remodeling for other uses after its sale to commercial interests makes reconstruction too costly and laments the loss of a city and Czech heritage.
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