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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladky serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate calls for harsh penalties for voter fraud after a Polk County absentee ballot controversy linked to the June 2 primary. He argues penalties should deter abuse and that higher public participation is the best safeguard against election manipulation.
Chuck Huss of Iowa City reports Everest Environmental Expedition '98 carried down 157 oxygen canisters from Mount Everest. The group aims to preserve wilderness while acknowledging the difficulty of retrieving discarded gear on the ascent and descent.
Letters praise a 1 percent sales tax for Cedar Rapids funding nine projects including a bike trail and stadium upgrades. Advocates Mary Wilcynski Ralph Plagman Dana L. Nichols Tom Kenney urge a June 23 yes vote to boost families, jobs, and community, warning stadium improvements are needed to keep minor league baseball.
Letters discuss a proposed indoor rink funding by a local tax and argue for public involvement in site and design. Critics warn against tax increases, oppose Skate Inc. and a riverfront location, and urge conservative leadership and prioritized city cleanup and infrastructure.
Emily Maher, Kennedy junior, wins a national first place prize from the United Nations Association for her essay on human rights. The Gazette notes her clear, strong voice as an example for peers. Deadline for letters on the June 23 local option sales tax vote is noon June 17 at The Gazette editorial department.
Sandi Evans of Vinton warns that heavy traffic on major roads endangers cyclists. The state has spent thousands of dollars building bike trails, but riders push for scenic routes designed for safety to reduce conflicts with vehicles.
The author rebuts Steven Greenhut by arguing Western Civilization and literary studies emerged as political and cultural projects shaped by World War I, nationalism, and curricular goals. Citing Lawrence Levine and James Loewen, the piece notes shifts from classical to modern studies and highlights educators like Jaude Van Tyne and Henry Sheppard while naming Jeff Klinzman.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address, and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via FAX or email.
Roger Johanson defends David Osterberg against columnist David Lynch calling him a sacrificial lamb. He argues Osterberg is qualified and deserves respect as Grassley’s opponent. Johanson urges The Gazette to treat Osterberg seriously and engage voters fairly.
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