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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2000
Page
4
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Dale Larson becomes Vice President for Newspaper and Magazine Publishing. Jerry Elsen advances as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman. Mark Bowden remains Managing Editor.
Gazette editors praise the Cedar River Trail south of 16th Avenue and planned extensions to Prairie Creek. The 10 foot wide, hard surface route will open after landfill transitions. Officials, including Don Thomas and Michael Berkshire, expect a two to three year shift to recreation use and wildlife habitat plans including poplar planting.
Local officials in Iowa push for stronger coalitions to serve inmates with mental illness and substance abuse. The plan includes a Fort Madison based Special Needs Unit, re entry processes, and community corrections collaboration to reduce crime and improve treatment. Gary Hinzman advocates Cedar Rapids community corrections leadership in Sixth Judicial District.
Rob Johnson of Cedar Rapids argues rail corridors should be kept as linear parks for public open space and economic value. He urges rejecting Denise Leubka’s stance and cites land protection, small-town business benefits, and quality of life to keep young residents.
A public letter urges Linn County Supervisors to indefinitely delay awarding a contract to run the county care facility. The writer cites complex bid evaluation, a push to cut care facility population by 50 percent in two years, and calls for a broader study group including community members and professionals.
A letter accuses School Board President Ron Olson and Lew Finch of abusing the Open Records Law by insisting requests be written before data release. The writer calls for immediate, full access to materials, urging open meetings and solutions for student needs and criticizing perceived obstruction and name calling.
A resident questions a $25 000 park playground purchase urged by Parks Commissioner Dale Todd. They argue against reducing green space and propose using funds for pool repairs cleanup programs or youth activities. The writer urges public input to Commission Todd at 286 5080.
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