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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 2001
Page
4
The Gazette names its executive editor Mark Bowden editor Jerry Elsen and editorial board chair Dave Storey. Advertising VP Scott Swenson circulation director Peg Schmitz print operation VP Ken Slaughter and other leaders include Joe Hladky chair publisher Chuck Peters and COO Ken Slaughter.
Gazette editors support base closures to cut waste and improve modernization. They argue too many bases spread troops and money, hindering mobilization and training, urging Eastern Iowa reps to back a modern military over maintenance pork. They note Senate approval but House battle remains unresolved.
Viewers decide what is funny as sitcoms rely less on visual cues and use vocal humor. Canned laughter, once ubiquitous since radio, is fading for some audiences while remaining a staple for others. Even in shows like Friends and Frasier the practice continues.
Letters express varied reactions to the September 11 attacks, advocating measured police and international cooperation, urging timely evacuations, condemning bigotry, and honoring first responders with purple ribbons. Authors urge peace, justice, and national unity without broad mobilization.
Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner David E. Zahn outlines budget choices denying tax hikes and defending 4 percent across the board cuts. He says two police and two firefighter positions were eliminated, promises to restore jobs, and presents a 10 year plan to add 20 police officers and 24 firefighters including 12 for a new northwest fire station.
Wayne Martin criticizes the IDOT Highway 100 plan, arguing it fails as a bypass and worsens Collins Road traffic. He claims presentations are smoke screens and urges moving the route north and west to truly bypass Cedar Rapids, affecting local properties like Holland Orchard and Rock Island Preserve.
The Iranian American Cultural Society of Iowa expresses condolences to Americans nationwide after heinous crimes. The message urges unity to support justice, protect freedoms, and ensure a peaceful future for generations, invoking the 1776 creed and Zarathustra as guiding principles.
A speaker urges Americans to resist hatred and panic after the September 11 attacks. He emphasizes personal responsibility to protect freedoms, reject xenophobia, and confront the real demon of hate while supporting those harmed by the tragedy.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be mailed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email.
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