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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2001
Page
4
Dean Crist of MidAmerican Energy argues a diversified mix of coal natural gas nuclear wind and landfill methane best serves Iowa. He cites wind purchases and disputes resolved in court as saving customers money while expanding wind projects and two new generating plants.
The editorial notes cooperation between leaders over an 18 month extension of airline workers health benefits post Sept 11 while Bush resists targeting aid to one industry. It argues unemployment benefits and general job training as fairer, broader measures to spur recovery and reinstate work.
A reader letter praises Martha Stewart's flag column while noting a minor error about weather display rules. It argues that displaying the flag daily is proper unless severe weather damages it, and urges readers to study flag history and the nation’s founders to understand sacrifice and defense.
Sharlene Tomash writes that while flag rules matter, practical limits and weather or funds make strict adherence impractical. She urges continuing to fly US flags and supporting neighbors, noting many yard flags touch the ground and outdoor burning is not feasible in her city.
A Cedar Rapids mayoral candidate emphasizes big picture planning. Lee Clancey led efforts to clean up brownfield sites along 12th Avenue SE, attracting state and federal funds and removing deteriorating structures, while serving on national and state redevelopment groups. Vote Lee Clancey for mayor.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name hometown street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown appear in print. Provide address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com.
The Hawkeye Labor Council backs likely reelection for City Council members to keep a Republican out, while signaling Mayor’s primary fate could boost Paul Pate. The piece cites internal splits over Finance Commissioner race and praises Bob Feiereisen for streets, urging voters to support candidates favoring local jobs and honest campaigning.
Ruth H. Larson urges informed civic duty ahead of municipal elections on the road to November 6. She links flag display and the I voted sticker to patriotic participation and questions the Pledge of Allegiance's meaning in daily life.
The author argues for incumbent Dave Zahn as safety commissioner citing his public safety background and warns against two inexperienced challengers who lack relevant credentials. The piece frames Zahn as the qualified choice for the role.
An Oct Gazette editorial urges voters to research candidates, note responses to questionnaires, and assess campaign spending. It warns that large donors may influence favors and tax decisions, urging selection of level headed reps who will act for the public good rather than moneyed interests.
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