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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2001
Page
6
The editorial questions why capable candidates run for Cedar Rapids city office amid a pattern of voters favoring familiar names. It condemns mediocrity over achievement, cites 1995 to present Council turnover, and warns of a political system that rewards familiarity over reform.
In the 1990s downsizing lost appeal as a cost strategy. Some firms paused firing, cutting pay instead to trim costs while keeping staff. ManagisticsExample in Rockville cut 15 percent pay plus 180 layoffs, arguing it preserves morale and positions for a rebound. Experts warn broad pay cuts hurt morale and benefits expenses.
David E. Zahn thanks Cedar Rapids residents for re election as public safety commissioner and pledges continued responsible leadership and responsiveness. He notes national changes to public safety and assures readiness of police and fire departments for future challenges. In Marion he thanks supporters and sign stewards for the City Council bid success.
The Gazette explains a 300 word limit for letters to the editor. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number, while only name and hometown appear in print. Submissions accepted via address box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax and email provided.
Arlene Dutton of Van Horne highlights four recurring mistakes. She notes number agreement, excess wording, gerund possessives, and headline spellings, urging careful editing by the newspaper owner.
A Cedar Rapids mother argues the school board's new math curriculum, praised for discovery, harms students. She cites her daughters' declining performance since moving five years ago and contrasts it with the familiar rote-methods of the 1960s.
Business leaders demand a full improvement plan for Cedar Rapids Community schools. The plan must set objectives, measurable results, process improvements, and clear accountability. Experts urge a process specialist and private management help to raise productivity and guard against score manipulation.
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