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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladky is named President and Publisher Ken Slaughter becomes Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson is a Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages with Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
The editorial warns that Chinese influence through funding may have swayed U S politics, criticizing engagement with China as a message and urging broader investigations beyond the executive branch. It notes Clinton's evolving stance on China and questions whether money affected policy or campaign results.
A Medigap pricing pitfall known as attained age pricing can yield steep premium increases as policyholders age. August Frey of Clarence cites a rise from 88.50 to 113.50, illustrating how younger buyers may pay less initially but face large hikes later. Consumer Reports notes community and issue-age rates avoid such jumps, while attained-age pricing expands cost as age advances.
Hiawatha residents protest busing rules for Kennedy High School claiming no safe walking path exists. A student living three miles away qualifies for paid busing, while nearer homes face $86.25 per quarter fees.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from readers in future publications.
Letter writers urge Cedar Rapids to reconsider siting an indoor ice rink beside the gardens at Ellis Park citing Cedar River flood risk. They question who pays for flood cleanup and suggest Cherry Hill Park as a safer alternative, asking for flood plain cost implications.
Letter argues capital gains and inheritance taxes are unfair and should be repealed. It cites a land contract case from the 1980s and criticizes tax reform proposals, urging legislators to promote fair, universal rate cuts and warn against evading the law. It questions Democratic tax-cut rhetoric and emphasizes moral concerns.
AP reports actor Desi Arnaz Giles portraying Jesus in Union City New Jersey faces death threats and ticket cancellations as controversy erupts over a Black actor playing the biblical lead. The Park Theater group defends casting amid complaints and calls for change.
The Gazette publishes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Limit 300 words per letter any 30 days. Column length suggested 700 words or fewer. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazette fyiowa infi net
Mike Connolly argues for targeted, low or no cost reforms to reduce class sizes, increase discipline, and set voluntary academic standards to improve learning. He countered The Gazette editorial, saying the goal is better education for Iowa children, not money spending.
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