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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as president and publisher while Ken Slaughter is vice president and treasurer. Dale Larnon is vice president and general manager, and Mark Sowden holds the role of managing editor.
Iowa City's decision to use sharpshooters to thin 150 to 180 deer draws editorial fire as the DNR resists. Critics say state policy should address urban deer issues, not defer to Des Moines. Reports cite Chicago Tribune and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on broader use and outcomes.
Analysis notes Janet Reno’s resilience amid attacks and a December move toward a potential independent counsel. The piece credits her blunt, fact-driven style and willingness to take responsibility, arguing these traits help her weather House Judiciary scrutiny and partisan pressure.
Iowa state entities have long competed with privately owned businesses across sectors including printing, advertising, and senior publications. Publisher John G. Adney argues state run programs unfairly favor The Involvement and block access to senior services information, urging legislative restraint as U of I Hospitals faces potential direct competition.
A reader laments political smear campaigns and urges Iowa media to provide evidence based coverage. The letter praises Paul Pate, criticizes Jim Lightfoot, and demands issue focused reporting and clean campaigning in the upcoming election.
Tom Riley urges Dale Todd’s council bid citing his Mount Mercy background and long service. Todd led Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association to combat drugs and crime, stabilizing and reversing decline without leaving the area. He has volunteer roles with Five Seasons Center and red cross groups, making him a strong community-fixer.
The Gazette requests letters to the editor about the November 4 municipal elections reach the editorial department by noon Wednesday October 29. Shorter letters improve chances of publication.
Letter writer questions why Ellen DeGeneres coming out is pushed on the public. The author supports her right to choose while opposing broad fan withdrawal and feeling bombarded by the topic.
Community members urge maintaining 2:30 pm elementary dismissals and 3:30 pm secondary dismissals. They argue changes would disrupt transportation, care, and after school activities while noting younger children may face extended unsupervised periods. The status quo is viewed as effective and deserving careful review.
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Writers should include name street address and daytime phone number, while only name and hometown will be published. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or faxed to 319 398 5846 or emailed to gazette fyiowa infi net.
A letter advocates Tami Pahl for streets commissioner urging action to replace gravel patches on Ninth Avenue SW and criticizes Don Thomas street repairs. The author argues for seal coating and efficient work to avoid dust and rough drives.
Nancy Evans is praised for decades of work with the Community Corrections Improvement Association. The endorsement notes her leadership on prevention programs for youth, neighborhood outreach, and public safety, urging voters to support Evans for Safety on November 4.
A columnist laments declining moral norms citing high profile crimes from Waco to Rodney King and Iowa City. He argues social peacekeepers have become predators and labels Richard D. Abrahamson a product of the culture. He imagines Jesus in Waterloo warning about contemporary temptations.
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