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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2002
Page
4
Iowa state tax receipts rise 2.1 percent versus last year, narrowing the gap to an anticipated 40 to 50 million dollars more for FY02. Gov. Tom Vilsack calls it hopeful as revenues beat earlier projections and may ease the deficit outlook before the 2002 election.
Union Pacific 3985, the world’s largest steam locomotive, toured from Chicago toward St. Paul with old-time excursion cars. Crowds formed along Otis Road SE Cedar Rapids as families, teens, and workers watched the vintage 1943 engine and its diesel helpers, reigniting nostalgia for a bygone era.
In a Cedar Rapids perspective, the June 4 storm proves current flood management fails. The author argues for mitigation over control, cites Allen Bradley’s regional plan, and urges preserving open spaces to slow water in Indian Creek and protect homes.
The author argues against detaining Jose Padilla as an enemy combatant and in favor of trying him in U.S. courts with full constitutional rights. They urge evidence-based prosecution, access to counsel, and a jury trial to uphold democratic justice despite failures.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns, with many letters addressing public business. All material is subject to editing. Writers must include full name, signature, full street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. 300 word limit for letters. 650 word limit for columns.
Community criticizes HACAP Head Start for shutting two rural Linn County classrooms in Central City and Center Point and a Monticello site in Jones County. Residents argue buses and funds, plus Bush policies, leave low income rural children without access to part day preschool, while nearby centers struggle to integrate with local services.
State Appeal Board approves Cedar Rapids school district tax rate increase amid funding cuts. Residents urged to remember officials at elections as concerns about contracts and raises for Superintendent Lew Finch surface. Local issues include Highway 100 bypass risks from an endangered butterfly and a bid for a brownfield water park with $14 million already spent.
A letter argues the murder trial of Phyllis Nelson justifies delaying release of disputed tapes. The writer agrees with the judge that fair proceedings outweigh public access and that the public will learn the contents in due time.
The Post Office plans a June 30 postage increase amid reports of a deficit from falling mail volume. Critics question why higher rates would boost revenue while stamps and office supplies add costs. They note new stamp designs and query union contracts, audits, and Post Office profitability.
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