Cedar Rapids Cable Ordinance Draws Fire Over Overreach
James H. Schmickley of Rockwell Collins argues against a proposed Cedar Rapids ordinance aiming to curb unauthorized cable connections. He warns it could ban devices, block antennas, and curb private TV use, suggesting enforcement costs and policy risks, while noting existing remedies may suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Atari
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Greene Square
Cedar Rapids Cable
James H. Schmickley
Rockwell Collins
Magnavox
McDonnell-Douglas
Army Signal Corps
Cedar Rapids Embraces the Horseless Carriage Era
The city’s dirt and cobbled First Avenue streets were rebuilt with a brick surface by 1893, paving the way for motor vehicles. From 1895 to 1901 steam and then gasoline cars appeared, with early dealers and trials shaping Cedar Rapids into a modern transport hub as World War I boosted acceptance of the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Fifth
Eighth Street
16Th Street
Charles E. Duryea
Chicago Times Herald
Union Station
W.G. Haskell
Clarence L. Miller
the Gazette
Col
William G. Daws
Michigan
Ransom E. Olds
F.W. Weaver
Lattner
Joe
P.M
Beck Carriage Works
Detroit
Linn County
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eastern Iowa readers invited to share observations
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The views are theirs and the topics are unlimited. Harold F. Ewoldt of Cedar Rapids is general manager of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, a long time associate and specialist in the area's business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. Ewoldt
Cedar Rapids
Marion Area
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.R
Harold F. Ewaldt
Haskell
Industrial Loan Thrift Guaranty Corporation of
State of
Ra’s
Ira
Money Center
Third Avenue S.E
Carma Lou’s
House of Music
Bill Irwin
42Nd & Center Pt
Irwin
Bill
Carma Lou’s House of Music
42Nd & Center Pt. Rd
Westdale Mall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!