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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1998
Page
7
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer. Dale Larson holds the post of Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial and Board affairs. One Town row Mark Bowden is Managing Editor.
Gazette Editorial endorses Jim Leach for a 12th term, lauding his principled stance over party labels. The piece rebuts opponent claims of neglect, praises his constituent service and House Banking chairmanship, and argues his fiscally sound, thoughtful approach benefits Iowa nationally.
Voters confront a choice between incumbent Jim Nussle and challenger Rob Tully as Nussle seeks another two years in Congress. Nussle, known for early attention with a paper bag protest, has built seniority, chaired budgets and reform panels, and maintains strong district ties. The editorial backs reelecting Nussle, noting his district work and path toward potential leadership roles.
The piece argues Republicans could lose seats in an off year with a presidential impeachment crisis. It notes past norms, critiques budget choices and IMF funding, and warns of a broad moral and strategic renewal if Democrats retake the House. It cites Newt Gingrich and Bill Kristol as examples of GOP rhetoric.
Peter Wickham of Cedar Rapids argues against constructing a dam and lake at Squaw Creek Park, citing biased recreation studies, shallow 127 acre water, extensive weed growth, and significant habitat destruction. He notes potential loss of wildlife diversity and peaceful park character, urges public opposition to the $3.3 million dam and $8.1 million project, with $1 million already allocated in 1999.
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