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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2000
Page
4
The Gazette critiques Ralph Nader after the election, noting he failed to reach 5 percent for federal funds and only earned about 3 percent. It compares him with Ross Perot and John Anderson, questions media overconfidence, and stresses his legacy despite being seen as a fading figure.
A compilation of misstatements in reporting highlights errors such as misattributed homer counts and gunfire phrasing. It notes quotes that misstate events and suggests corrected wording to maintain factual accuracy in public records.
Letters argue media bias and urge stronger enforcement and lower speed limits to curb rising fatalities from semi truck crashes. Cites Iowa DOT data from 1985 1986 and 1999 mid November figures suggesting truck related deaths have more than doubled. Calls for political action and targeted road safety enforcement.
Dawn Stephens Seeks protection for Redmond Park Grande Avenue Place through historic district status and design review. She notes Cedar Rapids requires a certificate of appropriateness for building permits and cites HPC help to 30 homeowners this year, aiming to preserve older neighborhoods for decades.
A letter from a veteran group blasts Mayor Lee Clancey for firing three veterans, Heathering with claims she ignores veterans’ needs. The writer accuses her of favoring private donors, delaying bids for a pole barn ice rink, and reshaping the Veterans Memorial Commission to push power plays. The group vows to oppose the mayor and join Veterans Against Clancey.
The Gazette invites public submissions for letters and guest columns subject to editing. Include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. No 300 word limit and one letter per writer every 30 days.
Local residents from Davenport to Winthrop report gasoline selling 5 to 10 cents cheaper per gallon outside urban corridors. Observers question whether price shifts reflect price fixing or broader election year dynamics rather than seasonal or regional factors.
United Way of East Central Iowa kicked off the 2000 campaign on September 15 with a goal of 7.1 million dollars, a 10 percent rise from 1999, supported by McLeodUSA’s 460000 gift and other corporate contributions. The drive funds 68 programs across six counties and partners with groups like Foresight 2020 and the Senior Coalition to address five vision areas including Basic Needs, Health, and Youth development. The kickoff featured Hilda Dawson’s story of childcare help enabling her to advance at McLeodUSA, and Dan Thies of OPN Architects serves as campaign chair.
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