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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1992
Page
6
The Tama high school librarian removed Stephen King books pending review amid concerns about obscenity for 13 year olds. The piece argues librarians should favor keeping controversial titles in stock and notes students can still access them at the public library.
Night Regional Planning Commission faced strong vocal opposition as officials weighed extending Bever Avenue. Residents argued to keep neighborhoods free of traffic and protect wildlife, complicating the long range planning process.
Tuesday's action shifts Bever extension costs to developers while keeping it off long term plans. Public opinion splits on extending Bever with alternate routes favored by some to ease congestion. Past growth failed to materialize as Cedar Rapids school district built Squaw Creek Elementary only to sell it years later.
The Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation joins 10 Iowa foundations and 400 nationwide in Community Foundation Week. Since opening offices in 1989 the foundation has grown to six interconnecting offices, three staff, and over 2.6 million in permanent endowment assets. It donated 344,121 in 1991 and supports several local nonprofits and housing programs, leveraging federal and state grants.
A Cedar Rapids letter to the Gazette argues against new highway plans, labeling opponents NIMBYs. The writer notes First Avenue traffic gridlock and urges relief measures for the city, accusing a vocal minority of obstructing progress near their homes.
Local letters urge a yes vote highlighting lower taxes and better use of resources, while opponents warn of two high schools and loss of local control. Readers David Patterson Wayne Seagrew and Terry Ebaugh present contrasting views on district consolidation and space, budgets, and programs ahead of the next vote.
Adriene Chaplik objects to the decision to pull Stephen King titles from the South Tama County High School library shelves. She argues language and violence are no worse than other famous works and urges reconsideration to preserve student access and reading choice.
John G. Adney of Four Rivers Publishing challenges editorial cautions against government backed businesses competing with private firms. He cites Kirkwood Community College and Heritage Agency on Aging as examples and urges deeper scrutiny of state funded enterprises and tax backed competition across Iowa.
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