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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1996
Page
4
Joe Hladley is President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Treasurer. Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages. Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board and serves as Managing Editor.
Gazette editorial condemns the one joint appearance for the Harkin Lightfoot race saying it shortchanges Iowans and limits voter information. It cites desire for three debates across the state and hopes the sponsors reconsider. The editors urge more forums and wider visibility.
RMS Titanic Inc. neared recovering a 21-ton hull chunk eleven years after its discovery, but lines to flotation balloons failed and salvage paused. Critics call it grave-robbing while supporters frame it as preserving history amid sea power and tragedy.
Audrey E Rahn of Cedar Rapids objects to a Deer task force statement claiming broad support for a bow hunt. She argues the panel favors hunters and lacks unbiased representation noting Cedar Rapids subcommittee with seven bow hunters and one animal advocate.
In Cedar Rapids a groundbreaking at McLeod Industrial Park drew dignitaries including Gov. Branstad and Mayor Clancey. A winding path cut through 10 foot tall corn framed the event as locals celebrated Iowa's agricultural heritage and the project’s future.
A satirical poem by Angie Shultz lists social ills and bureaucratic ingredients as a recipe for a troubled Cedar Rapids neighborhood. The piece mocks the roles of city government and agencies like CRPD and the Safety Commissioner in shaping urban change.
The Rev Gary Charles Hess of St Mark Lutheran Cedar Rapids responds to an Aug 25 letter arguing Bishop Werger urged new ways to share the gospel with the unchurched without compromising doctrine. He cites Paul and Luther and notes a modern mini reformation in churches faithful to the Great Commission.
A critique argues Iowa must reject mega factory hog facilities after widespread failures in storage and land application. The piece cites North Carolina and Missouri as cautionary examples and urges stronger protections, monitoring, higher penalties, and restored citizen oversight.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or submit by fax or email as listed.
Peter C. Riley argues the Scott County jury found Building Department head Gib Boxa acted with malice, not good faith, in statements to The Gazette. He asserts evidence supported the verdict and that the ruling should not deter officials who act without malice.
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