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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2002
Page
4
The Gazette announces Mark Bowden as Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, Dave Storey as Vice President, Advertising Scott Swenson, and Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director and Vice President, Print Operations.
Editorial questions whether the United States can wage war on Iraq while maintaining commitments in Bosnia Afghanistan and Korea. It notes allied opposition, travel of forces to bases in Japan the Philippines Italy Germany and Britain, and cites Sen. Feingold warning of too many troops abroad. It asks what commitments should be dropped if needed.
Article notes Mount Vernon Ladies Association aims to enliven the estate with a 15 minute film theater to portray Washington as a dynamic hero in the French and Indian War. It cites controversy and mentions Marion Iowa and the Swamp Fox festival celebrating Francis Marion as a Revolutionary War hero.
In printing readers letters The Gazette does not vouch for information or judge opinions. Corrections or contradictions from readers will have equal opportunity for publication.
David Osterberg argues Iowa relies on imported electricity and oil from fossil fuels and the Middle East. He cites high bills, low fuel efficiency, and public indifference as barriers to expanding wind and solar power, urging public debate and political engagement at the IRENEW Expo.
Parent and attorney Judy Goldberg backs strong education with teacher outreach and student focus. She pledges long term budget reserves and schedules time to speak with schools.
A Jackson Elementary parent endorses Ann Rosenthal for the Cedar Rapids Community School Board citing her experience as a University of Iowa engineer and licensed architect. He highlights her focus on cost effective project oversight and keeping taxpayer dollars in use for student education. He urges voters to support her at the upcoming election.
The piece argues Sen. Tom Harkin has a liberal voting record not aligned with the Jowans he represents. It urges a shift to more moderate, representative leadership in the Senate.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that service standards vary by age and business models shift with consumer willingness to pay. The letter blames younger workers for poorer service yet notes many elderly customers can be rude, urging mutual respect in service encounters.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only author name and hometown will publish. Limit one letter per writer per 30 days. Include full contact info for verification. online names not enough.
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