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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1990
Page
6
JF Hladky Jr. chairs the board with Joe Hladky III as president publisher Ken Slaughter as vice president treasurer Dale Larson as general manager John Robertson as executive editor Jerry Elsen as editor of editorial pages Editorial board chairman Dave Morris and managing editor hold key posts in the newspaper leadership team.
Editorial notes Penobscot's plan to replace property taxes with user fees and private contributions as a radical idea. It highlights potential issues like park and library fee failures, unequal dumps usage, and uncertain voluntary funding, urging lawmakers to monitor the proposal for lessons for Iowa.
A Gazette report notes Eastern Iowa fund-raisers rise in 1989 praising the improved economy and better organization. It cites United Way in East Central Iowa and the Independent Sector, highlighting more Americans volunteering, rising from 31 to 50 percent, and calls for targeted, efficient giving through groups like the American Cancer Society and Literacy Volunteers of America.
The column argues Americans expect universal access to top health care while ignoring who pays. It notes doctors’ share is small, hospitals and services take most costs, and that taxes, insurance, or private payers cover the bill. It warns against socialized medicine and calls for a fair funding method.
In two February letters readers urge broad sex education and oppose narrow religious views. Amy Kuennen condemns anti gay rhetoric and promotes honest, uncensored moral education for children. The text also highlights local family planning clinics Free Medical Clinic and Family Planning at Westlawn and argues Planned Parenthood’s move to Iowa City should be met with local support.
A historical letter laments 1950 as a peak of farming achievement in Iowa. The author warns of rapid industrial growth and housing development consuming food producing land. He argues the nation risks food shortages and compares future U S agriculture unfavorably with western states.
Letter to the editor correcting a Feb 23 article on the federal railbanking law and interim trail use. The author disputes the term revert, argues Iowa law governs adjacent land rights, and notes eight trails would remain public despite potential changes in federal rulings.
The writer recounts being stopped by Officer Chris Cornish at Oakland Road and 32nd Street NE for not wearing a seat belt. They received a $21.50 ticket, noticed others also not wearing belts, and later apologized, urging everyone to buckle up for safety.
Lana M. Baker of Mechanicsville writes that Lynn Jones was a caring friend and a responsible youth. She questions blame on Lynn and urges adults to act responsibly to prevent another tragedy with two tragedies in one year at the same place.
Sandra Siegl of Central City praises the Paramount Theatre concert featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor. She recalls the beauty of the performance and urges others to find time to attend.
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