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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2000
Page
4
The Gazette announces its new editorial leadership including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Kerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President of Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director and Peg Schmitz as Director of Operations.
The Gazette editorial discusses Cedar Rapids Community Schools manager Dave Dvorak and aging plumbing from Grant Elementary to Franklin McKinley Wilson Roosevelt middle schools. Mineral deposits clog pipes and valves reducing toilet flow, with deferred maintenance blamed on limited funds and rising educational costs. The piece signals further discussion on water, schools, and Iowa finance later this year.
A Gazette piece notes ComCam as a useful tool for education and travel, comparing Iowa webcams like CornCam at Iowafarmer and various public live feeds. The column pokes fun at voyeurism while praising accessible live imagery from California to Michigan and beyond.
The piece argues for reform in Cedar Rapids Community School District, urging independent review of the 79 to 147 million funding needs, a long term 20 year strategic plan, and new leadership to replace ineffective management. Peg Guetzko chairs ALOT and calls for improved transparency and accountability to restore public trust.
Brad Erickson of BDI urges добав sponsors for the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids arguing big firms dominate deals. He suggests affordable options like sponsoring a toilet or portable golf course setup with cheeky plaque ideas and asks for Dale Todd to discuss pricing.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
A reader counters a May 30 letter about Al Gore and Social Security arguing that officials distort facts across parties. The piece questions Linn County supervisors proposals, mentions an $8500 map restoration in their boardroom, notes a Gazette salary list for district admins, and cites taxpayer subsidies for the Washington Senate restaurant.
A reader praises the return of Mallard Fillmore and expresses mixed opinions on Cathy Doonesbury and Molly Ivins. The letter appreciates Cal Thomas Mike Deupree and Dave Barry while noting discontent with a new opinion-page cartoonist. The May 27 Schulz tribute is praised and the reader intends to keep the issue.
The piece notes rising street noise from amplified car systems with heavy bass that penetrates buildings. It urges city officials to revisit noise laws and use sound level meters, as newer systems intensify disturbances beyond past levels.
A local call invites Marion City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to consider a Home Depot in Marion as a Cedar Rapids councilfrustration is noted. Residents say they support the store and would back efforts to bring it to town.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions to appear in future publications, ensuring equal opportunity for reader voices.
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