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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2005
Page
4
The Gazette notes Iowa City considers allowing co mixing of recyclables in curbside collection to reduce sorting for residents. Surveys of 1 000 residents are planned to gauge support, with expected higher participation and potential cost for added sorting.
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defeat their opponents 4 1 in a Clark Cup final to claim the championship as fans pack Greene Square Park for a noon rally. Coach Mark Carlson earns praise for building a community driven by youth hockey and rising interest in the sport.
A 13 year old in Florida in state custody seeks an abortion after becoming pregnant. Governor Bush fights in court to stop the procedure, then withdraws as the court rules state law does not block it. The column weighs abortion rights versus protection, urging common ground and cautioning over political rhetoric and wealth-linked tax fights.
Edward Winter argues June 14 elections favor Home Rule Charter Commission's nonpartisan city manager form. He criticizes current council, praises reduced taxes but cites poor streets, understaffed police, aging library, and mismanaged landfill. He warns against unintended results and favors uniform one person one vote representation.
Richard Plasencia urges Cedar Rapids voters to replace the commission form with a city manager system. He notes political divides but argues the change brings efficiency under a visionary mayor and council, while questioning autonomous manager risks and requesting factual evidence on cost savings.
A letter argues the city would benefit from new leadership on Cedar Rapids City Council. The writer criticizes current officials and notes uncertainty about June 14 voting. The Chamber of Commerce described as favoring a weak mayor system and a part-time council overseen by a city manager.
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