Gazette Editorial Leadership Lineup
The Gazette announces leadership roles with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen overseeing Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey serving as Vice President Editorial. Scott Swenson is Vice President, Advertising and Peg Schmitz directs Circulation as Vice President, Print Operations.
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Jerry Elsen
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Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Ads in schools spark debate over sponsorship and branding
Editorials weigh whether public schools should sell naming rights and advertising space on score boards and websites to close funding gaps. Proponents say funds boost programs while critics fear over-commercialization and consumer pressure on students. The issue mirrors moves in Fairfax County and Seattle.
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Washington Post
the Post
Seattle
Vote reform bill funds state election upgrades nationwide
The House approves a $2.65 billion federal subsidy to improve voting access, equipment, poll worker training, and disabled access, with $2.25 billion for voter education and equipment, and $400 million to replace punch cards. Reforms target Election 2004 timelines. The action follows the Florida 2000 controversy and aligns with bipartisan reform aims.
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Religion in government argued against separation in Iowa
Larry R. Johnson of Cedar Rapids argues against the separation of church and state, asserting Founding Fathers and presidents from Washington to Bush intertwined religion with government, citing oaths, prayers, and monuments as evidence. He references Drake University remarks by Bill Moyers and critiques ACLU.
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Cedar Rapids
North Dakota
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Des Moines
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John Adams
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Larry R. Johnson
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Iowa
Iowans urged to defend bottle bill against grocery lobby
The message promotes expanding Iowa's bottle bill, citing 93 percent recycling and bipartisan support. It attacks the Iowa Grocery Industry Association for seeking rollbacks, urges citizens to contact legislators, and frames public health and littering as central issues for the upcoming session.
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Terry Branstad
Tom Vilsack
Department of Public Health
Iowa
Gazette letter policy and submission details
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns with public business focus. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. Letters have no anonymous submission and a suggested length of up to 650 words, with contact options by mail, fax, or email.
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Cedar Rapids
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Remembering Christina Sanoubane Headstrong Independent Spirit
A sister urges balanced viewing of Christina Sanoubane's life after a murder trial. She recalls a intelligent, strong minded mother seeking independence for her son Corbin, while warning against reducing Christina to a promiscuous stereotype. Her obituary plea honors the headstrong woman behind the tragedy.
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Stimulus stalemate calls for bipartisan leadership
Vave Kramer of Dyersville urges action on a national economic relief package, accusing Senate Democrats led by Tom Daschle of obstruction and political maneuvering. The letter urges readers to contact Sen Harkin and demand bipartisan, timely passage of a stimulus plan.
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