Gazette personnel and executives listed in masthead
The Gazette names its editorial leadership and corporate officers including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as VP Advertising Scott Swenson and Peg Schmitz in circulation roles plus Gazette Communications leaders Joe Hladky Chuck Peters and Ken Slaughter as top officers.
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Excessive sun exposure and skin cancer risks highlighted
The Gazette notes how public awareness rises with celebrity cases like Nellie Fox and Maureen Reagan, urging vigilance against melanoma. It contrasts past attitudes, the growth of health reporting, and cautions readers to value sunlight protection regardless of fame.
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Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with editors reserving the right to edit. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not allowed. Letters are limited to 300 words with one letter per writer every 30 days. column length should be 650 words or fewer. Contact information includes Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406, fax number 319 398-5846, and email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Rock Island Preserve at risk from Highway 100 plan
Linn County Conservation Board warns Iowa law and biodiversity demand protection for Rock Island Preserve as Highway 100 plans move forward. Public hearing set Sept 12 at Xavier High School. board urges community objections to safeguard the area's butterflies plants and savannas. Richard L. Heft leads the board.
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Letters to the Gazette rethinking health care system
Gary Rees of Manchester argues against a Johnson County Labor Party stance on universal health care. He criticizes references to Canada and the Iowa City VA, defending a profit driven system and contrasting it with government run models and socialist claims.
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A Proposal to Split Electoral Votes by District
A letter argues against a split in close races noting Florida’s 25 electoral votes from 2000 could not be evenly divided. The writer suggests awarding one vote per congressional district to the district winner and two votes to the statewide winner, with a possible split of the final two if districts split evenly, to curb awarding the presidency to the popular vote loser.
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Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge the opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Arrogant veterans told to lower voices and seek civility
A veteran correspondent urges fellow veterans to quiet their public rages and accusatory stance. He recalls 1946 Air Force service, Pacific theater and highlights lifetime care for injured veterans while citing Ernie Pyle on patriotic display.
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MBH Helps Give Hope to Cedar Rapids Homeless
Margaret Bock Housing operates a 30-room building at 1021 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids for low income single adults. Most tenants earn at or below 60 percent of area median income with rents 200 to 209 dollars monthly. The group thanks the Gazette for coverage while noting a misquote about wages and rent and highlights HUD grants and city support guiding its work toward ending homelessness. Tour requests to property manager at 360-2621.
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