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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1994
Page
4
J P Hladky Jr chairs the board with Joe Hladky II as president and publisher Ken Slaughter as vice president and treasurer Dale Larson as vice president and general manager J Elsen serves on the editorial board along with Chelmen Bowden as managing editor and Mark Bowden as editor.
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved two contracts for sanitary sewer reconstruction on the Farmstead Foods site and storm-water pumping upgrades across neighborhoods, focusing on Time Check. The vote occurs as a proposed 9 percent residential sewer charge hike—5 percent for industrial users—looms, with blame placed on prior staffing changes for past delays.
Open microphone during medal ceremony reveals Nancy Kerrigan reacting with empathy as Oksana Baiul, Chen Lu and others await the Ukrainian winner. Kerrigan and Chen Lu question the delay while Baiul prepares, showing sportsmanship amid scandal and global spotlight.
Doris Scofield of Elkader reads a wire service piece about Clinton’s full physical and notes repeated editing slips from "had went" to "went" and other misprints. The column muses how computer shortcuts and human error combine to produce odd phrasing and stray apostrophes.
The piece argues nationalism has two faces and compares U S Russia ties amid Bosnia Kosovo tensions and the Ames spy case. It notes Russian anger at NATO air strikes and U S aid leverage, predicting Russia may reject aid and curtail cooperation, heightening tensions.
A guest column critiques Iowa proposed mail in license renewals for drivers age 17 years 11 months to 65 while older motorists face restrictions. It cites Iowa Code 321.189 color photos and policy tensions with Title VII Civil Rights Act, urging fair treatment and highlighting enforcement and fraud concerns.
Retired Men's Golf Association officials met Cedar Rapids parks chief David Kramer to urge correction of a 43 percent greens fee rise for seniors. They propose a five day senior pass to reduce play loss, noting most seniors play nine holes and want options beyond 18.
A parent urges families to consider half-day kindergarten noting eligibility requires 18 enrollees. If offered at Wright School, transportation and the same core content apply except for music art and P.E. Parents are invited to meeting by phone at 396 8878 to discuss enrollment and options.
Darlene Nelson of Muscatine urges action against Ipsco and CIPCO pollution she says harms vehicles boats and air. She questions buffer zones and monitoring ending after a plant is deemed in compliance and warns of future air quality decline without cleanup before the year 2000 Clean Air Act.
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