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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2000
Page
6
Chuck Peters serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, while Mark Bowden is appointed Managing Editor, shaping leadership at the organization.
The editorial notes Tax Freedom Day fell on May 3 2000 nationally, later than 1999. It cites varying tax data from the Tax Foundation and contrasts state totals, highlighting Connecticut May 18 as the latest. It argues the date reflects government borrowing and spending, urging restraint while acknowledging reforms.
Mark Jones of Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling recalls amnesty week as mostly praised for city crews’ hard work while recounting horrific scenes. One worker was burned by acid and others faced dangerous trash as maggots and glass shards surfaced. Residents largely support safety efforts despite a few who dump waste on rural roads.
Gary L. Maydew argues Forbes’ comparison of the Internet to 19th century railroads shows how networks boost wealth and scale. He contends Fed rate hikes hurt Iowa agriculture and housing, warn that inflation focus misreads an Internet economy with increasing rather than diminishing returns. Maydew is associate professor at Iowa State University.
Iowa lawmakers join national lawmakers in urging fair pay legislation amid ongoing wage gaps. The piece cites Census Bureau figures showing women earn 73 cents to the dollar and highlights proposed Fair Pay Acts at federal and Iowa state levels. It argues for nationwide and state pay equity to improve economic parity for women and families.
Cynthia Gravatt argues in Center Point that covenant marriages strengthen families and reduce child poverty and abuse. She cites unwed father affidavits and statistics on single parenting, urging lawmakers to pass the Covenant Marriage Option bill as a nonpartisan investment in society.
A letter argues against a city amnesty program citing over 100000 in overtime and 150000 in tipping fees plus safety and environmental hazards. It notes city workers’ overtime and a three week citywide dump appearance while praising sanitation staff for their efforts. The writer suggests weekly pickups or annual dumps as better options.
The Gazette announces no verification of letters' facts nor endorsement of opinions. It invites corrections or rebuttals from readers with equal opportunity for future publication.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name, street address, and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406, or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
A reader blasts Newt Gingrich and the Republican Party over infidelity and political double standards. The letter mocks conservative branding and accuses the Gazette of biased editorial framing while praising and attacking various figures.
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