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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1998
Page
4
Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The Cedar Rapids program moved 210 tons when extended to 20 000 households in mid August but fell to 157 tons last week and 153 tons the week before. Residents faced early bin misuses and sticker fees for extra waste while the system improved flux of recyclables and kept over 150 tons from landfills weekly.
The oldest postwar baby boomers now enter their sixties with regular exercise and mindful eating. Surveys show many are concerned about aging yet choose ways to fight Father Time. Healthier living is spreading across ages, benefiting longevity and reducing costs.
Alison Green argues against marine mammal captivity after Keiko's release, noting the social bonds and distress of captives. She cites stress, injuries, short lifespans, and cruel training, urging parks to rehabilitate and return captives to families worldwide and highlighting bans in Brazil Israel and South Carolina.
Letters to the Gazette discuss charter school growth in 34 states plus D C, with about 1 200 schools serving 250 000 students. They cite improvements, demographic reach, and call for more teacher training, smaller classes, and accountability in education policy. Rosanne Freeburg and Jeanne Allen weigh in on impact and public engagement.
A letter criticizes Rep. Jim Leach for not seeking federal road funds for Iowa's 1st District citing the $200 billion Transportation bill. The writer argues Leach backs funding elsewhere while Linn County sees zero district projects, urging replacement by Bob Rush.
Pat Michl, attorney and FIJA board member from Sumner Washington, calls jury stacking a problem and argues for lot-based juries struck only for consanguinity or conflicts. He will speak at 10 a.m. October 10 at the Best Western in downtown Des Moines on Another way to skin the nullification cat. Contact Iowa FIJA in Des Moines for details.
Barbara L. Wihlm of Cedar Rapids urges council to consider an alternate route as residents oppose widening Mount Vernon Road. Letters to the City Clerk and a 450 to 500 strong petition reflect continuing opposition tied to zoning, parking and tax concerns ahead of a final City Council decision.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters with editing rights and no return of material. Writers must provide full name signature, street address, and daytime phone. addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one per writer per 30 days.
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