Gazette names editorial leaders and executives
The Gazette lists key staff including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, Dave Storey as Vice President of Advertising, Scott Swenson as Circulation Director, Peg Schmitz as Vice President of Print Operations, along with Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President and COO, and Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Why Cedar Rapids School Board Votes Often Silence Behind the Scenes
Editorial notes frequent unanimous school board votes may hide behind the scenes discussions. Former presidents describe pre voting information sharing, staff briefs, and questions raised before meetings. Critics warn rubber stamp concerns, while supporters say long tenure fosters consensus and limited controversy.
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Family faces loss as Bluestem weighs next landfill
In Linn County a three generation family risks losing their farm due to Bluestem Solid Waste Agency plans to establish a new landfill. They describe the soil quality, CSR issues, and emotional and financial stakes while noting the site’s litter and odor near County Home Road and Highway 13.
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Retail revival revulsion letter critiques city leadership
A Sunday 1A Gazette letter questions the substance of Paul Pate and Ron Corbett amid Westdale Mall development. The writer condemns corporate blandness, praises small businesses, and urges preserving environment and local character. The piece cites Blue Highways and stresses community identity.
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Sound wave tech eyed to curb hog odor at Iowa plant
Front page notes Iowa University and Heartland Park Enterprises developed sound wave use to manage gas production and reduce smells from hog lot manure. It suggests Cedar Rapids sewage plant odor issues and property devaluation could benefit, urging Gazette action or editorial on applying the method locally.
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Amanas Visit Leaves Artist Proposing Postcard Deal
A Phoenix visitor and her family stopped in the Amanas for lunch and shopping. At the final shop, the proprietor artist offered to accept a future check for a $45 item, asking them to mail payment upon return.
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Editorial musings on removing religious phrases from national symbols
The piece comments on debates to remove under God from the Pledge and speculates about replacing In God We Trust on currency. It warns against political correctness shaping language and urges clear thinking over agenda.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include the writer’s full name address and daytime phone number with no anonymous contributions. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Two teens speak out on rape bravery on Today show
Two California teens Tamara Brooks and Jacqueline Morris, abducted and raped, told their story publicly on Today revealing a new era of openness about rape. Their calm courage, supported by their mothers, highlights greater societal shift away from blame the victim and toward survivor empathy and reform.
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