Podolak to Return as Hawkeye Radio Sidekick
Ed Podolak will rejoin Gary Dolphin for University of Iowa football radio broadcasts after six weeks of treatment. University and Podolak did not confirm alcohol related issues. fans had speculated about the cause of his hiatus and retirement in January. The update follows flood relief gifts from local firms and state action on child labor penalties affecting Agriprocessors.
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Ed Podolak
Gary Dolphin
University of Iowa
Podolak
University
Community letters critique stem cell view and local policy
A reader group argues embryonic stem cell research risks life and advocates adult cell research. The letter cites Iowa abuse and crime stats and questions lawmakers focus on civil rights and marriage. It notes ImOn’s EWTN channel move to digital lineup.jpg
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Philip Thompson
St. Patrick’s Church
ImOn
EWTN
ImOn Communications
Eternal World
Jeff Janssen
Cedar Rapids
Why did police react only after officer was beaten
A reader argues the response to violence in Cedar Rapids is skewed toward a police officer's assault while neglecting injuries to a boy and broader street crime. The letter urges focus on urgent, large scale crime reduction rather than petty offenses.
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Jacob Kimpton
Tim Davis
Davis
Cedar Rapids
Andrea Anderson
Insect Invasion Threatens Iowa Ash Trees
Iowa officials confirm emerald ash borers have infested ash trees near New Albia across the Mississippi and are likely spreading statewide. With over 90 million ash trees in Iowa, the outbreak could devastate public and private trees, including a quarter of Cedar Rapids’ public trees. Meanwhile veteran Richard Youngblut of Jesup finally received his Purple Heart 16 years after his death, amid a lack of mental health care for his PTSD. Three teens accused of beating and robbing a man also face further charges for assaulting a Cedar Rapids police officer and witnessed a 9 year old boy being beaten.
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Iowa
Mississippi River
New Albia
Cedar Rapids
Richard Youngblut
Jesup
Jacob Kimpton
The Gazette Editorial Board Contact Details
The Gazette lists its editorial staff including Publisher Dave Storey Editor Lyle Muller Opinion Page Editor Jeff Tecklenburg Information Content Conductor Steve Buttry Columnists Jennifer Hemmingsen Beth DeBoom Editorial Writer Chuck Peters President CEO Gazette Communications Joe Hladky Chairman Contact for the Opinion Page is (319) 398 8262 or reff tecklenburg gazcomm com.
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Dave Storey
the Gazette
Lyle Muller
Jeff Tecklenburg
Steve Buttry
Todd Dorman
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Beth DeBoom
Chuck Peters
Gazette Communications
Joe Hladky
Tecklenburg
Gazcomm.com
Gazette accepts public letters with guidelines for publication
The Gazette invites letters on public issues, notes editing and verification rules. Writers must include name, street address, and phone number. 250 words max. limit one letter per writer per 30 days. Submission options include mail, fax, or email. The Gazette does not vouch for accuracy or endorse opinions. readers may publish corrections as desired.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazcomm.com
The Realist Ideologue Behind Realist Foreign Policy
An essay-like column argues realists are ideologues beneath their stony gaze, shaping policy by personal priorities. It critiques pretend realists on both sides and contends values inevitably enter foreign policy, urging pragmatic realism to pursue idealistic ends.
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Washington
Realpolitik
Metternichs
Machiavellis
U.S
Oval Office
Iraq
Obama
America
United States
U.N
Fighting sexual violence bystander awareness column
Guest column urges people to move from disengaged to involved bystander roles to curb sexual violence. It cites National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, federal laws, and AMA findings, and notes Waypoint Services hosting April events and crisis lines for support. Sharon Carmody-Holmes is president of Waypoint.
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Waypoint
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
American Medical Association
United States
Waypointservices.org
Sharon Carmody-Holmes
Waypoint Services For Women, Children and Families Board of Directors
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