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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2014
Page
5
The Gazette critiques a proposed Marion dress code restricting denim skirts and jeans and casual sleeveless tops while urging council to discard the policy or offer uniforms or a clothing allowance. The piece notes the current code has few revisions since 1988 and argues adults should decide attire by job needs.
The Iowa texting ban is hard to enforce and should be expanded to cover all distracted driving as a primary offense. Education remains essential but deterrents like higher fines are needed because about 500 tickets were written in two years, likely a fraction of violations.
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids earned All American City status amid Iowa casino licensing battles. It contrasts Cedar Rapids prospects with Greene County approval for Wild Rose and questions factors like operator ties and market saturation. Local leaders push for strategic growth while celebrating the city’s national recognition.
A reader warns that deep-pocketed groups from both parties fund costly negative campaigns with little regard for consequences. The letter urges turning off TV, volunteering, and directing resources to positive causes to counter the toxic media environment and protect children.
Iowa City letter cites Progress Iowa finding one in six Branstad appointees are donors. It claims backroom deal making favors cronies over Iowa families, with critiques of pension, minimum wage views, and walkability policy. Thomas Sass signs.
Justin Gehrts invites readers to a 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. town hall at Cedar Rapids Science Center to discuss how to improve severe weather communication. Panel includes Joe Winters Scott Hansen Shawn Sharp and Mike McClure with live-stream options on KCRG 9.2 and kerg com.
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