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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1997
Page
4
Jerry Elsen is listed as Editor of Editorial Pages and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor and Editorial Board Chairman. The note identifies the two individuals in leadership roles within the newspaper's editorial staff.
Iowa lawmakers push a 70 mph speed limit for cars and pickups and 65 mph for trucks while the Senate backs a showboat driving misdemeanor. The clash reflects differing aims in the General Assembly as momentum builds.
Iowa coach Tom Davis reaches 500 victories after an 84 62 win over Purdue. The 58 year old joins a select group of active coaches with 500 wins, noted for his steady teaching style and strong leadership. The Hawkeyes stand 19 9 overall and 10 6 in the Big Ten this season.
A persuasive piece promoting volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Iowa. It explains the program as preventive, matching adults with children from single parent homes for one on one time. It highlights benefits for both child and volunteer and notes time flexibility. Stacie Eastman is the development director and caseworker.
Linn County REC representatives visit local schools to reinforce electrical safety after a Feb. 21 bus slid off a county road near Swisher, hit a pole, and caused a line to energize briefly. The breaker opened and de-energized the line as students exited.
A Cedar Rapids reader laments that a Grammy Awards broadcast was delayed to air an Iowa vs. Wisconsin basketball game. She asks why sports events are prioritized and suggests taping the game for later presentation.
The Gazette outlines letter length of 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will appear with the letter. Submissions go to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi.net.
Oline Stigers and Jennifer Miller explain NIE aims at enriching local schools and communities. It supports student understanding of government, voting, math applications, and responsible citizenship through classroom visits, editorial literacy, and career guidance.
Readers from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids challenge the fur trade and its supporters. They condemn keeping animals in captivity for fur, deny a grand tradition, and accuse contributors of bias and profit motives while advocating humane treatment and natural habitats.
Lila Igram Thompson of Cedar Rapids defends the Ellis Center also known as the Boys and Girls Club as vital for youth. Eighty two children attended the club last night and volunteers emphasize keeping the doors open to provide a safe positive place, homework help and guidance amid peer pressure. The letter supports ongoing funding and community involvement.
A Cedar Rapids dietetic group leader argues Congress should fund Medical Nutrition Therapy to cut hospital costs. Case studies show per patient savings from AIDS to diabetes and cancer care, with notable rises in infant and elderly health outcomes. She cites Sens. Harkin Grassley and Rep. Leach for support.
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