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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2000
Page
6
Joe Hladky serves as Chairman and Publisher while Chuck Peters holds the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer. Ken Slaughter is named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Secretary Madeleine Albright visits Pyongyang and meets Kim Jong Il amid renewed talk of a Clinton visit. She warns real peace remains uphill after decades of tension and missile threats, stressing pragmatic steps toward ending the danger and honoring veterans.
A column argues fans have a right to boo in NCAA Division I games when paying high ticket prices but notes boos can be misdirected at players or coaches. It compares Iowa City and Ames reactions to boos and hopes future games bring more positive cheers.
Rhonda Holman argues the 2000 election hinges on undecided voters amid a lackluster choice between Gore and Bush. She laments bland candidates, calls for honest budgeting, energy reform, and stronger public education funding, urging decisive positions before the November vote.
North Liberty resident Steve Sovern praises Mayor Lee Clancey for endorsing Al Gore in a partisan race. He argues independent thinking should guide leaders, not party loyalty, and lauds Clancey’s honesty and focus on education policy, fiscal responsibility, and gender equality.
The Gazette calls for letters to the opinion department by noon Wednesday Nov 1. Short letters have best chance of printing and should focus on specific proposals or ideas and how a candidate would perform if elected.
The writer questions whether Democrats or Republicans will challenge big oil and fund new energy sources. They urge bold action beyond debates and accuse government of avoiding alternatives, calling for urgency and funding to power cars, trucks, and homes.
Former Emerald Knights member salutes efforts by young people to reinstate Cedar Rapids drum and bugle corps. A Sept 24 meeting generated interest in reorganizing the activity. A board will be formed with legal counsel guidance. The piece thanks supporters and wishes success to local Cedar Rapids and Iowa based group.
Resident questions how long trains can block Fourth Street in Cedar Rapids. They report delays of about thirty minutes as trains halt, back up, and then resume movement, seeking clarity on legal limits and enforcement.
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. Address and contact options provided.
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