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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1998
Page
4
Dale Larson serves as Vice President and General Manager while Mark Bowden is identified as Managing Editor in the leadership roster for the organization.
The Waukon community held a door-to-door drive aiming for 100000 dollars to support hospital improvements costing 6.2 million. Organizers report contributions surpassed the goal by about ten percent, with funding coming from revenue bonds and donations while the community shows pride and support.
The Interior Department will remove 29 species from the endangered list, including the bald eagle the American peregrine falcon and the Columbian white tailed deer. The bald eagle symbolizes U S conservation progress while the peregrine falcon recovery owes much to Iowa s raptor programs and Silent Spring inspired efforts.
In a Gazette letters column residents debate Shaver Park activities toward indecent exposure. They urge arrests if laws are broken and question why male only publication of names is considered. Commissioner Todd defends lawful enforcement and park safety.
Letters from Ruth Woodhouse and Nancy Wombacher urge support for Steve Lacina for Johnson County recorder citing experience and integrity. Other readers accuse Cedar Rapids officials of handling park sex issues and defamation, urging action to end illegal activity at Shaver Park.
Robert and Connie Clark urge Cedar Rapids voters to back Mark McCormick in the June 2 Democratic primary. They praise his Iowa Supreme Court service, task force work, and commitments to education environmental protection senior programs and elder care as a path to end 30 years of GOP governors.
Endorsement for Tom Carsner highlighting his involvement in key land use issues and meetings over three years. Argues the 1979 plan needs implementation, stresses avoiding delays, and urges voters to support Carsner on June 2. Signed by Enid and Pat Cancilla Solon.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. Submissions can be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
Walt Stromer, Cornell College professor emeritus, recalls two police and bias related incidents highlighting racial tensions and safe interaction. A Chicago dorm resident faces a mugging scare near Cook County Hospital while a Cornell student narrowly avoids suspicion during a late ride request. Both share lessons on fear, perception, and dialog.
Letters praise Chet Culver a young energetic candidate for Iowa secretary of state. Supporters cite his honesty, youth focus on boosting voter turnout, and commitment to education while noting his background as a teacher and coach and his father John Culver’s respected political standing.
A Iowa political ad clash pits terms like bloodthirsty and execution against claims of a humane, low cost approach. Jim Lightfoot vows harsh crime penalties while opponents frame Texas style justice as a warning. The writer notes Iowa laws against concealed carry and the state’s focus on prevention.
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