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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2013
Page
6
The Gazette endorses a Iowa Supreme Court recommended update to 33 year old media rules to include live blogging and tweeting from courtrooms and broaden the news media definition to include online reporters and bloggers. Final decisions remain with the Supreme Court as permissions and court rules continue to govern reports.
Letters praise Susie Weinacht for PTA work, flood protection vision, and community service in Cedar Rapids. Other writings endorse Ralph Russell’s civil engineering background and decades of nonprofit leadership. A critic notes Anthony Brown as balanced on economic and cultural needs ahead of Tuesday’s election.
The Gazette endorses city candidates in Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa City and Coralville ahead of Sundays election. Readers weigh in on local issues including the PCI project and Second Avenue closure with praise or criticism for council members and district responsiveness.
A supporter endorses Kash for District 3 Iowa City Council citing responsiveness and a track record of listening. The message contrasts Kash with incumbent Pat Shey’s alleged unresponsiveness and urges backing Susan Mims for At Large reelection for fiscal prudence and clear communication.
Letters from business and civic leaders advocate yes on the 1 percent local option sales tax renewal to fund street upgrades in Cedar Rapids and surrounding Marion. They cite infrastructure needs, stagnant Road Use Tax funding, and attraction of business talent, while critics warn against a 10 year extension and question tax break policies.
The message lists guidelines for letters to the editor including length limits of 250 words and provides contact information such as email addresses at sourcemedia.net and a mailing address Box 511 Cedar Rapids 1A 52406. A phone number 319 398 8262 and an email for Jeff Tecklenburg are included for questions.
Dave Wilson argues the Daec in Palo Iowa shows how clean, emission free energy supports 600 000 homes annually. He notes 615 million watts produced since 1975 3 million in property taxes and 85 million in salaries while stressing safety and robustness.
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