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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2003
Page
6
The piece argues an $8 million cut to human services sparked reform opportunities in child welfare. DHS director Kevin Concannon voices cautious optimism about reinventing government rather than outright funding cuts, noting the chance to modernize amid budget reductions.
Concannon leads a reform committee with local providers like Robert Buntz of Alternative Services to reshape Iowa child welfare. He advocates a public private partnership prioritizing core mission and better outcomes, aiming to graduate more youths and broaden postsecondary paths while maintaining safety. He notes no state has it all figured out and remains cautiously optimistic.
Readers voice strong opinions on RiverRun in Cedar Rapids, urging a no vote on a 20 percent sales tax increase while arguing for real investments and warning against costly white-water plans. They cite impacts on schools, infrastructure, and senior services, and defend RiverRun against critics.
The piece traces a cycle from liberal dominance in the early 20th century to conservative revival under Reagan, noting reciprocal hubris on both sides. It cites leaders like Bush and Rumsfeld, advisers like Karl Rove and Michael Deaver, and media commentary on conservative overreach.
Cedar Rapids dates back to T M Sinclair who opened a meat-packing plant near the Science Station site. The current RiverRun plan seeks to transform the city dump into a recreation area while creating over 600 jobs and reducing odors from compost. It honors Czech immigrant history in Cedar Rapids.
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