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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley is identified, with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor in the publication’s leadership line.
Walter Mears argues that finance reform serves as a trial balloon for federal reform, with little public demand to purge money channels. He notes televised hearings may not generate the pressure reformers expect and that politicians rely on fundraising, keeping big contributors influential despite public discontent.
A new Catholic high school in Cedar Rapids named Xavier is to replace Regis and LaSalle. Groundbreaking is set for June 22 at 6300 42nd St NE with construction starting this week. Parents support the fresh identity while former alumni weigh the merged name against local tradition. Saint Francis Xavier inspired the chosen title.
Comment urges Iowa Republicans to adopt Democrat plan to phase out the middle class tax penalty during a year of budget surplus. Describes trickle down ideology as harmful and calls for reform to deliver fairer taxes for working families, citing Bill Bernau of Ames.
Letters to the Gazette defend private property rights amid Bluestem Solid Waste Agency’s siting. Thirteen Linn County farms face potential condemnation for a new landfill, with critics urging a slower process and alternatives. ECO members praised for questioning government actions and protecting founders' intent as July 4 celebrations proceed.
Bruce Fenchel of Cedar Rapids recounts a life shaped by wartime service in Patton's 3rd Army and a long dental career, then confronts Hiawatha's expansion plan that threatens his 55 acre North Center Point Road property. He urges halting the annexation fight to allow residents to move on.
A reader invites Cedar Rapids to adopt Race Unity Day as a regular tradition. The note highlights local efforts like Inter-Religious Council of Linn County and Unity Walk, and proposes launching the annual event on the second Sunday in June with contact details for Bruce Koerber.
Audrey Rahn of Cedar Rapids asks readers to consider the next target of Iowa’s energetic amateur hunters after mourning doves. The note appears as a writer’s letter querying sportsmen about future quarry while outlining submission guidelines for the Gazette.
The Heritage Area Agency on Aging and the Kirkwood Foundation launched the Older Iowans Fund to fund services for seniors and ensure future support. Through wills and bequests, charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, and charitable remainder trusts, people can say thank you beyond their lifetimes. Proffitts invite readers to questions about this planned giving opportunity.
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