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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1997
Page
4
The piece notes Chris Simon's halting, remorseful apology for using a racial slur against Mike Grier. It contrasts genuine penitence with manufactured apologies from public figures, praising Simon's perceived authenticity and Mike Grier’s forgiveness while urging real accountability and humility.
The piece lauds Gov. Branstad and Gov. Shaheen for protecting the lead off spots for Iowa and New Hampshire in presidential candidate selection. It argues small states offer grassroots testing grounds, cost savings, and direct citizen involvement, underscoring the opportunity and responsibility of early voting IA NH to shape national politics.
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops weighs renewal of meatless Friday guidance as Lent remains meatless on six Fridays. Since 1966 U S bishops eliminated the obligation for many, with France Italy Canada and Spanish Catholics already easing abstinence. Eggs pasta and vegetables were permitted and fish recipes popular.
After an Oct 26 heavy wet snowstorm hits Cedar Rapids and Linn County crews from the city and multiple departments coordinate rapid response. By Oct 27 a joint city county Bluestem effort allows free storm debris drops at a compost facility, with 95 percent cleanup within two weeks. Don Thomas commends workers and residents.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public matters. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Include contact details and send to Box 511 or by fax or email.
A Cedar Rapids reader suggests that buyers of wooded lots near East Post Road SE be required to sign an affidavit promising not to be surprised or angered by deer and other displaced woodland animals in flower beds. He urges no letters to The Gazette urging bowhunters or sharpshooters to address the deer issue.
Kathy Couser defends her animal issue stance and letters to authorities. She urges compassionate views and rejects labels like crackpot for advocating humane solutions such as prosecuting abuse and supporting sharpshooters over bowhunting during deer discussions.
Residents in Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines Kansas City Maquoketa Baxter Colfax Sabula New Vienna Amana and Wyoming Iowa have paid 5 to 10 cents less per gallon for gasoline than Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area residents since April 1997. Daniel Baier Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or endorse opinions. It notes that contradictions and corrections from readers may be published in equal opportunity format.
Labor groups and United Way of East Central Iowa urge support for the annual drive. Hawkeye Labor Council AFL-CIO cites 30 years of partnership and directs attention to 68 programs run by 31 agencies. Two-thirds of United Way funding comes from payroll deductions, with workers urged to give time talent and treasure.
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