Newspaper leadership roster at The Gazette
The Gazette announces its executive team headed by Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages with Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman. The advertising, circulation, and print operations leadership includes Scott Swenson, Peg Schmitz, and Ken Slaughter. Joe Hladky chairs the board, Chuck Peters serves as President, and Slaughter is CFO.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Why your property tax bill is so high
The Gazette argues Iowa has too many public employees driven by education with 100000 workers. It urges consolidation of rural school districts and regional courthouses, criticizing lawmakers for avoiding leadership while residents bear higher property taxes.
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State and Local Government FTE per 10000 Population
Nebraska 629 Iowa 601 Minnesota 568 South Dakota 549 Missouri 535 Wisconsin 529 Illinois 500 National 535. Education FTE per 10000 Population: Iowa 341 Minnesota 322 Nebraska 316 South Dakota 314 Wisconsin 297 Missouri 278 Illinois 258 National average 278.
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BRAC plan to close bases faces congressional resistance
The piece argues BRAC rounds save billions and fund readiness while shifting savings to service needs. It cites past BRAC benefits, ongoing excess capacity of 20 to 25 percent, and local gains like Charleston where 3,300 private jobs emerged. It notes lawmakers fear job losses and slow approvals.
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Bush calls for BRAC round for fiscal discipline
President Bush proposes another base realignment and closure round to balance military leadership with taxpayer savings. He urges Congress to act this fall, stressing responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Eric V. Schlecht of the National Taxpayers Union provides context.
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Older youth active in 4-H clubs praised in editorial
A Linn County extension supporter lauds the Gazette editorial on 4-H appealing to all kids. He notes senior educational presentations in Johnson County with 32 high school students presenting on topics from fruit pizza to the shot put.
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The Gazette Letter Guidelines for Submissions
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested 650 words or fewer. Address and contact details provided for submission.
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AARP Should Not Oppose Social Security Reform
A reader argues that privatizing Social Security would not affect current retirees and would reduce losses for younger workers. The piece contrasts Ivins and AARP with counterpoints about inflation, returns, and the need to adjust the system to avoid guaranteed losses for future generations.
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David John
Molly Ivins
Mayor faces critique over veterans board facilitator plan
The Gazette letter accuses Lyle Hanson and city officials of bias in a proposal to add a facilitator for the Cedar Rapids veterans memorials. Martha Aldridge is called a Clancey ally, while John Erceg voices support for the idea. Veterans express discontent through increased bid for office.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lee Clancey
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Linn County votes on local option sales tax October 2
Linn County residents funded a petition exceeding 4000 signatures in under 10 days to put a local option sales tax on the October 2 ballot. If approved, about 4.7 million will be directed to a five year road construction plan with tax paid by residents and visitors. Leaders Lu Barron James Houser and Lumir Dostal note broad participation and Cedar Rapids impact.
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