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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2009
Page
4
Adriana Boettcher of The Gazette in Mount Vernon has been named national adult carrier of the year by the Newspaper Association of America. Her life saving actions for elderly accident victims in 2007 earned previous awards and a state nomination for national recognition.
A letter argues against defining crops like switch grass and crop residues as renewable energy sources. It criticizes subsidies and fertilizer inputs, questions the motive of ADM supporting agricultural feedstock for fuel, and warns of soil loss and infrastructure burdens from renewed crop-driven energy.
The letter praises Ray Pechous for prioritizing students at Regina Junior/Senior High School and describes his retirement as a loss. The writer credits his Catholic education and mentorship to Pechous and laments changes to the school community.
The piece argues that liberal views push toward European models, noting Obama era interpretations and cultural shifts. It cites Charles Murray David Brooks and The Economist while contrasting American exceptionalism with European welfare and regulatory systems, and quotes Moynihan on culture versus politics.
State investigators told lawmakers that 21 mentally disabled men housed at the West Liberty area bunkhouse faced malnutrition and neglected dental care while working for low wages. Fire marshals found substandard living conditions and minimal heating prompting February removals. Alliant Energy seeks an 18.1 percent rate hike over two years to cover storm and flood damage and system upgrades, with 8.9 percent of the increase immediate pending Iowa Utilities Board review.
The Gazette lists its opinion page leadership including Publisher Dave Storey Editor Lyle Muller and columnists Todd Dorman Jennifer Hemmingsen Beth DeBoom with Chuck Peters as President CEO and Joe Hladky as Chairman. Contact Tecklenburg for opinion inquiries at the listed phone and email.
The Gazette invites letters on public issues but reserves publication based on guidelines. Include name street address and phone for verification, limit 250 words, one letter per writer every 30 days, and submissions by mail fax or email. The paper does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions, and readers may publish corrections as needed.
Dave Markward Cedar Rapids Community Schools superintendent highlights a record United Way campaign of 10 416 million supporting 40 local agencies. He credits 2008 chair John Bickel and co chairs Dennis Jordan Beth Malicki plus Paulsen Electric PEC Communications for a 100 000 matching grant and stresses accountability and measurable outcomes.
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