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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1995
Page
4
The editorial urges recognizing media as a plural set of voices not a single entity. It calls educators and parents to teach critical reading, distinguishing entertainment from news and opinion, and to promote positive values while navigating books, TV, radio, and online content.
The Gazette forgoes labor commentary on this Labor Day choosing to honor workers rather than dissect unions or policy. Readers are urged to enjoy the holiday or seek comp time if possible as workplace debates pause for a day.
The Linn County Foresight 2020 initiative seeks community input to guide a 25 year plan. Stakeholders from diverse groups met, gathered survey data, and drafted KPAs for future development. Readers are urged to participate, with final recommendations due in October as a living document.
Dell Lawrence argues that jury independence seed freedoms later enshrined in the First Amendment. He cites William Penn and John Peter Zenger cases as peaceful gains, then notes Iowa bills HF 130 SF 287 to inform juries of their right to judge the law and opposition by the Iowa Bar Association.
In an Aug 12 letter Alan J. Vorel argues liberals control academia and much of TV and print media. He contends conservatives face limited visibility despite rising outlets and notes liberals still dominate executive suites and university tenures.
Proven leader Ron Olson seeks another term on the Cedar Rapids school board after six years. He emphasizes parental and community input, supports non college bound planning and tech in learning, and stresses fiscal accountability to make Cedar Rapids schools Iowa’s best amid funding challenges.
The Gazette calls for signed letters under 300 words. Writers must provide street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown run with the letter. Include address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and contact options by mail fax or email.
Readers are urged to send letters to The Gazette by noon Wednesday to qualify for publication before the upcoming Iowa school board elections. Shorter letters have a better chance of appearing.
Dale Kueter writes of switching between bus and car commuting in Linn County. He details delays and crowded roadways as drivers cut in and the temptation to return to bus travel clashes with revised schedules and parking woes. He recalls bus social life and argues both options have merits and drawbacks.
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