Gazette leadership roster and executive titles
The Gazette lists key figures including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, and Dave Storey as Vice President of Editorial. Other managers include Scott Swenson in Advertising, Peg Schmitz in Print Operations, Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President, and Ken Slaughter as COO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
IRS obesity ruling seen as breakthrough for deductions
The IRS will allow weight loss costs to be claimed as medical deductions, broadening beyond prior rules that required disease-specific justification. Obesity now recognized as a disease, with potential to expand insurance coverage for treatment and reduce long term patient burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Morgan Downey
American Obesity Association
Postal hike could push more to use email, not mail
The Postmaster General confirms a June 30 rate increase with no further rise until 2004. Critics warn higher rates may push more people to email for bills and routine messages, while optimistic views note domestic mail only. The postal board chairs say rate hikes aren't a long term solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
John Potter
Postal Service
St. Joseph
Sacramento
Calif
Pony Express
Postal Board
Robert Rider
End of farm subsidies urged as Iowa criticizes policy
A guest column argues subsidies fail family farms and boost large operations, noting production growth without aid and soaring federal costs. It cites shifts to corporate farming, reduced farm numbers, and Iowa receiving 2.3 billion in subsidies last year, urging a decade-long halt. Tom Donelson of Marion is the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Robert J. Samuelson
Cincinnati Post
Samuelson
U.S
Stink bomb idea could profit Iowa manure
Dave Barry jokes that a U S Defense plan for a stink bomb could use Iowa manure as raw material. The writer notes hog and poultry manure abundance and suggests selling the odor to fund schools and ease budget woes, while politicians chase a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Dave Barry
Defense Department
Iowa
Embracing sexual assault survivors and awareness month
Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families Cedar Rapids promotes survivor support and education. The agency offers a 24 hour crisis line peer counseling and advocacy while urging community participation during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waypoint
YWCA
Waypointservices.org
Doonesbury and the spring of self-indulgence
A reflective, humorous piece critiques the era of elite self-delight and the cycle of history. The author cites literary figures and modern icons to illustrate how cherished figures drift upward on air filled by public opinion and media. The tone blends satire with a wary sense of foreshadowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Doonesbury
The Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous entries. Limit 300 words for letters and one letter per writer every 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
March proposal for new performing arts center near river
A Cedar Rapids reader advocates downsizing the Paramount Theatre renovation and constructing a separate large performing arts center on the greenfields area. The plan envisions an orchestra pit, rehearsal rooms, extensive backstage space, dressing rooms, lecture rooms, storage, modern climate control, ample parking, and riverfront grounds with trees. The project would attract tourism, create local arts venues, and revitalize the southeast side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theatre
Paramount
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Notes
The Gazette states it does not verify the accuracy of letters or judge opinions. Corrections or contradictions may be published in future issues, offering equal opportunity for reader input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Cheerleader stereotypes clash with public service image
A reader defends cheerleaders, noting high school squads are often honor roll students involved in volunteering, jobs, and community causes. They challenge Bill Clinton era remarks and ask which leaders better represent active community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Joe Klein
Nadean Wandling
Marengo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Hitch
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Tom Donelson
Marion
Wags cMee
Vas
Sherry Strong
Elizabeth Hoskins
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Aristophanes
Jonathan Swift
Margaret Mitchell
Karl Marx
James T. Kirk
Look Beyond Paramount Renovation
Marian T. Antin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!