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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2000
Page
4
The publisher president Dale Hladky assumes leadership while Dale Larson is named vice president. Jerry Elsen becomes editor of editorial pages and Mark Bowden chairs the editorial board as managing editor.
College Community receives the FINE award for its performance-based diploma system. The approach matches advisers to students, requires a comprehensive portfolio and senior presentation for graduation, and includes ITBS tests, portfolio work, and student led conferences from kindergarten through high school.
James Maddox a 40 year old community liaison at Metro High School died Wednesday afternoon after falling ill at the school. Principal John Humphrey called him close to the kids, noting his years of service with the Jane Boyd Pee Wee League and his warm, patient coaching of youngsters. He mentored in Cedar Rapids and touched seniors and families, leaving a 3 year old daughter. He was born in South Fulton Tennessee and grew up in Cedar Rapids where he contributed to the community through sports and youth programs.
A reader critiques coverage of nitrogen in corn planting, questions the facts behind ISU Extension Service and Iowa Environmental Council critiques of Francis Childs, and urges disclosure of soil tests, nitrogen form, timing, and farm conditions before judging. The writer notes concern over suburban fertilizer use as well.
Eastern Iowa shoppers urge stores to lower loud music and cover adult magazines at checkout. They cite Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire and Sports Illustrated as inappropriate for children and propose blinders on magazine racks like Kroger stores with 2200 locations to restore decency and invite manager intervention.
Dixie Saylor of Iowa City applauds Janet Slimak and Kirkwood Community College organizers for Beyond Rubies praising the event as refreshing uplifting and energizing with hundreds of engaged women. She plans to recruit others next year.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email as listed.
The Cedar Rapids mayor criticizes a state Millennium Fund cap on Iowa Child Project funding seeking $30 million more. She blasts Highway 100 Extension options that could reduce fire service. The Gazette notes budget squeezes from high gas prices and raises for elected officials.
David William Altdorfer of Marion argues that mobile home owners pay more per living space than traditional homeowners. He compares tax figures, rent, and school tax allocations, suggesting rent and property tax fairness should be reconsidered and urges readers to contact legislators.
The Linn County Empowerment Board coordinates four initiatives to support healthy development for children ages 0-5 and their families. It funds screenings, parent education, family violence prevention, and daycare development with a 35-member board and monthly meetings. Terri Jo Erickson chairs the board and invites public involvement.
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