Gazette leadership and staff listed in masthead
The Gazette lists its top editors and executive officers including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Lions and bears and wolves looming in Iowa wildlife plans
The Gazette notes renewed attention by the Department of Natural Resources on large predators returning to Iowa. It cites Mel Moe’s finding of mountain lions in two southwest counties and urges declaring lions and bears protected furbearers while allowing DNR to manage pests, emphasizing these predators are typically timid and attacks are rare.
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Orlan Love
Mel Moe
Taylor and
Ringgold
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
DNR
Amarillo Paramount's Fate Echoes Cedar Rapids Turning Point
A travelogue recalls Amarillo's Paramount Theater from the 1920s to 1972 and contrasts Cedar Rapids saving its Paramount via civic arts revival. The piece laments Amarillo's loss to office space and praises Cedar Rapids' successful transformation into a performing arts center with its Five Seasons Center.
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Amarillo
Texas
Paramount Theater
Disney
CinemaScope
Amarillo Paramount
Cedar Rapids
Paramount
Peter and Larrayne Bezanson
Paramount Theatre For the Performing
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Joe Bob McCartt
McCartt
West Texas Tech University
Five Seasons Center
U.S. Cellular Center
Paramount Theatre
Civic Arena
Amarillo Civic Center
New Year’s resolution to build a better America for youth
Shepherd Smith advocates a lasting New Year pledge to support teen development. He urges families to foster connection with meals, academic engagement, and spiritual life, backed by research from the National Longitudinal Study on Adolescent Health. The piece promotes active parental expectations and community involvement as paths to healthier outcomes for teens.
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Shepherd Smith
America
Neglectful mother cleared sparks debate on precedent
Reader letter questions the Engholm case ruling that a Dallas County hospital CEO who left her baby in a hot car was not negligent. The letter argues a dangerous precedent and criticizes the judge and public sentiment while defending protection of children and criticizing societal norms.
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Dallas County
Kari Engholm
Clare
Engholm
Dallas County Hospitals
The Drive For Faster Lanes On I 380
Commuters urge raising speed limits and keeping left lanes clear for speedy travelers. They argue 55 mph drivers should stay right to reduce road rage and prevent slow driving bottlenecks on interstates.
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United Way Campaign Hits 7.7 Million in East Central Iowa
Bruce Anderson thanks community partners and individuals for a record 7.7 million dollar United Way drive. AEGON USA tops with 1.1 million in combined giving. Rockwell Collins also notable for largest single company and employee gift.
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United Way of
East Central
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Aegon USA
Rockwell Collins
United Way
Bruce Anderson
United Way of East Central
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Editors may edit submissions and do not return material. Include writer full name signature street address day phone. anonymous letters are not published. Limit about 300 words per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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