Joe Hladley and Mark Bowden Roles Named
Joe Hladley identified as president and publisher Mark Bowden as managing editor in the listing of senior editorial leadership.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1998
Page
6
Joe Hladley identified as president and publisher Mark Bowden as managing editor in the listing of senior editorial leadership.
The Gazette urges a new stance on northeast growth, backing orderly expansion but rejecting a self contained mixed use village at Council Street and Boyson Road NE. It argues traffic already nears saturation, warns of congestion and quality of life impacts, and calls Cedar Rapids officials to seek a better fit with the residential neighborhood.
Iowa Department of Transportation planners flag a Chicago to Omaha corridor via Des Moines and Quad Cities as the most desirable route for revived rail service. Estimated capital cost about 3.5 billion dollars, with early feasibility and public outreach to follow.
Dean Baker argues against privatization, noting stock market volatility undermines promises of high future returns. He cites historical declines, slower growth, and the enduring value of Social Security as a secure base for retirement. Baker, Economic Policy Institute economist, urges preserving Social Security with modest adjustments.
Dave Elder and Dale Bentz discuss pluperfect and subjunctive moods in a humorous tone. The piece notes past perfect rules and contrasts usage across languages with opinions on correctness and preference.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues Americans should forgive Bill Clinton, criticizes endless Lewinsky coverage, compares media frolicking to Christian figures, and jokes about pardons, castration laws, and discarding blame amid ongoing controversy. The letter reflects mixed views on adultery, leadership, and policy, including tobacco stance and possible Gore succession.
A reader endorses right to work and criticizes a council member for pro union stance. The writer defends unions against poverty wage fears and comments on replacing “men” with “people” in the Iowa Constitution noting both genders are people.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns with full names signatures and contact details. Writers should include full name address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 E mail gazette tyiowa com include full name address and phone number.
A physician writes about giving school physicals, urging teens to practice abstinence until marriage due to rising sexually transmitted diseases. She notes epidemic rates and cites President Clinton’s alleged sex scandal as undermining these health messages.
A Monticello reader criticizes recent Czech Museum meetings on Social Security reform, arguing against high salaries, caps on benefits, and costly proposals. He urges fairness, denies tax cuts for the wealthy, and notes veterans deserve more Social Security for their wartime service.
Residents urge council to wait for the Comprehensive Plan before approving a mobile home park expansion. They accuse the park owner of dual plans and argue against using taxpayer money for a trip to assess the project. A City Council session is set at 7 pm at the Ambrose Center for public input.
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