Hladky Jr Heads Board Amid Editorial Changes
4 F Hladky Jr chairman of the board of directors with Joe Hladky UI as president and publisher Ken Slaughter as vice president and treasurer Dale Larson as vice president and treasurer and Elsen as editor of editorial and Shiachal board Chetan Mark Bowden as managing editor.
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Iowa ethics reform urged after Davenport board resignation
Davenport's ARY C Williams resigns from the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board citing concerns about officials commitment to ethics. She references two Branstad era episodes involving Doug Gross lobbying and nursing homes campaign support. Calls lawmakers to tighten statutes for clear, tough standards.
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Fed action at least encourages saving
The Federal Reserve has raised the federal funds rate from 4.75 percent to 5.50 percent and the discount rate to 4.75 percent. The sixth increase this year aims to curb inflation, though critics say inflation is not a current problem and high rates may dampen spending and housing. Banks now advertise CDs at 6 or 7 percent to attract savers, indicating a shift toward higher savings returns. Americans have historically struggled to save, and higher rates may encourage better saving habits while offering stock-market gains for patient investors.
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Norwegians reject EU membership amid Europe’s evolving union
The 4.3 million Norwegians vote 5 percent against joining the expanding European Union, highlighting sovereignty concerns and economic versus political aims. The piece surveys EU expansion, Maastricht’s treaty, and the challenge of forging a unified European identity amid regional issues and future eastward enrollment.
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Gun control debate with harsh prison reform stance
A Cedar Rapids reader argues guns do not kill, insists criminals cause violence, and urges harsher penalties and prison life with long forced labor. He attacks prison perks and calls for radical reforms to curb crime.
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Cedar Rapids
Gifts that Count and the Value of Kindness
Ted Heinze of Middle Amana reflects on how wealth and success tempt greed while ordinary workers show true generosity. He urges that earthly possessions matter less than good deeds and simple acts like a smile or thanks, especially near Judgment Day.
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Amana
Gazette invites letters and guest columns policy
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require the writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit for letters. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Caution: Study of law may be contagious
Cameron Kenny, a Fox Television Stations lawyer and aspiring comedy writer, shares relief at passing the Connecticut State Bar. She jokes about law school dullness, lists personal impairments from study, and notes the IOU for student loans as the lasting reward. The piece ends with a quip about drinks being on her after bar passage.
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