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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2003
Page
7
Fragmented verse praising Iowa as the forest state with fields of corn and prairies. Repeats Iow a, O Iowa, and references patriotism and past deeds. Contains names and stylized lines, lacking clear publication context or events.
Hart favors John Denver's Take Me Home as a model while Iowa officials weigh a commemorative quarter contest. Anita Walker notes the value of The Song of Iowa by Samuel H. M. Byers and cautions against dropping the current official state song. Gov Vilasck will pick from five finalists later this year.
Tim Hartsook recalls Civil War era unions prisoners and a vow to write loyal lyrics as Byers notes rebel sung pro Confederate words to Der Tannenbaum. Walker cites state song obscurity with stilted 19th century lines while popular tunes include Georgia on My Mind Oklahoma and My Old Kentucky Home. Hartsook plans to talk with Walker about a contest to pick a new Iowa song.
Guard members face varied call up costs and stress while families manage finances. The National Guard instructs on financial handling and powers of attorney. About 2590 Iowa Guard members have been on active duty. Employers vary in support with paid leaves and continued medical coverage for dependents.
United States Britain and other nations debate a two phase UN resolution on Iraq with a 10 day window for Saddam to disarm followed by verification. Blair faces internal Labour revolt as Pakistan Chile and other allies signal abstentions or opposition while focus remains on nine yes votes and possible compromises.
The Security Council remains divided on a March 17 deadline for full Iraqi disarmament. Hans Blix reported a discovered drone is not a smoking gun, while Bush and Blair threaten war absent UNSC backing, risking legitimacy and costs of rebuilding Iraq. UN chief Kofi Annan warned against acting outside the council.
Russia and France oppose the March 17 ultimatum backed by the US and Britain and may back an amended proposal. The United States and Britain seek compromise as Dominique de Villepin travels to persuade key states. UN officials warn of potential violations and Iraq reports continued missile destruction amid pressure and global polling on action.
Board discussion on Finch proposed early separation package notes unlikely to save money. McDermott says such packages rarely yield significant district savings. Finch contract extended last spring to June 30, 2005. current Cedar Rapids superintendent has 8 years’ tenure and a 127,555 salary. In 2001-02, district offered a one-year early separation package to staff to avert layoffs with pay and health coverage to age 65.
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