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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 2008
Page
4
The Gazette notes the Cedar Rapids school board begins a public open search for a new superintendent to replace Dave Markward who retires June 30. An online survey and a community forum are planned to gather resident input ahead of final candidate screening by a hired search firm.
Citizens urge public interviews for finalists and open forums for the Cedar Rapids district superintendent search. They argue state law supports transparency and that delaying disclosure harms applicants and public trust while school challenges demand public scrutiny and input.
The speech in Kansas City drew thousands of African American attendees while Michelle Obama emphasized her Chicago upbringing and the American dream. The piece notes ongoing debates about race in the Obama campaign, the citys 18th and Vine legacy, and references to Count Basie Duke Ellington and the Negro Leagues.
The letter defends Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Dave Loebsack as backing a major energy transition toward energy efficiency and domestic renewables. It cites biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel delivering over 6 percent of gasoline, with prices higher without them, and calls for expanded leasing within a broad strategy that favors renewables.
Randy Novak of Novak Heating in Cedar Rapids argues for relief for homeowners and tighter relief for Main Street. He criticizes bailout plans, cites mortgage practices and regulations, and credits city departments Cedar Rapids Police and Solid Waste for flood recovery efforts.
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