Gazette Names Editorial Leaders and Executives
The Gazette announces new and continuing leadership across editorial and corporate divisions. Mark Bowden remains executive editor while Jerry Elsen leads editorial pages and chairs the editorial board. Dave Storey advances as board chairman. Scott Swenson oversees advertising. Peg Schmitz directs circulation. Chuck Peters serves as president, with Ken Slaughter as executive vice president and CFO.
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Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Euphemistic wording in war reports fuels grief and confusion
A Gazette editorial criticizes euphemisms like friendly fire used for Afghan war incidents arguing they obscure truth and inflate civilian harm. The piece cites Orwell and Stromberg and warns that such terms disguise real casualties and mislead readers about military actions.
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Afghanistan
U.S
George Orwell
Joseph R. Stromberg
Stromberg
Barkley cites racism in Augusta National fairway changes
In a Sports Illustrated interview, Charles Barkley questioned Augusta National’s decision to lengthen some fairways. He suggested the move might be aimed at preventing Tiger Woods from repeating as Masters champion, a remark reflecting ongoing debates about race and access in golf and AI.
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Sports Illustrated
Augusta National
Woods
Barkley
Tiger Woods
Eminem
Red Cross volunteers praised during National Volunteer Week
Clare Slattery thanks 1,200 Eastern Iowa volunteers from Linn Johnson Jones Iowa Benton and Delaware counties for lifesaving services. The notice honors members of the Grant Wood Chapter Cedar Rapids who donate time to help families, teach life saving skills, support military communications, and educate about HIV and AIDS.
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Iowa
Linn
Johnson
Jones
Benton
Delaware
Clare Slattery
American Red Cross Grant Wood Chapter
Cedar Rapids
Gazette requests letters to editor with contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via Fax or Email provided.
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Prairie learning center at Neal Smith refuge near Prairie City
Jean Lloyd Jones notes a Prairie Learning Center at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge outside Prairie City near Des Moines. A prairie burn prompted detours during a Sunday visit while a volunteer explained seed collection. the center offers a simulated underground root system tour and a free 30 minute film on prairie life.
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Jean Lloyd-Jones
Iowa Prairie
Prairie City
Des Moines
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Sharon called man of peace draws backlash over Israel critique
A Cedar Rapids reader condemns President Bush for labeling Ariel Sharon a man of peace, citing Sharon's two-year record of violence, settlements, and economic damage. The letter argues for a renewed two-state solution and cites historical casualty figures and U.S. aid to Israel.
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Ariel Sharon
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Mideast
West Bank
Israel
United States
Jenin
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North Africa
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Jerusalem
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Laila Rossey
Cedar Rapids
No peace while Arafat leads with violence says du Pont
Pete du Pont argues that genuine peace eludes Israel while Yasser Arafat remains in power, citing past attacks, failed negotiations, and Arafat’s refusals at Camp David and beyond. He warns the international community against pressuring Israel to negotiate with an unyielding leader.
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