Local newspaper staff leadership list
Due Hladky serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, and Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due Hladky
Ken Slaughter
Treasure
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Cedar Rapids uses scare crows to curb crow crowding
Editorial argues for lethal crow control in Greene Square Park citing health hazards from droppings. Animal control shoots several crows, displays them as scare crows, and observes reduced crow presence. Past non-lethal methods failed. author notes crows’ cleverness but supports action to keep downtown area clear.
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Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids
Cargill
Seventh Street
Greene Square
Iowa lawmakers urged to ban smoking in restaurants now
An opinion urging Iowa legislators to enact a full restaurant smoking ban argues current rules fail, as non-smokers face second class seating and ventilation often fails to remove smoke. It calls for outside smoking and a complete prohibition to protect diners' air.
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Iowa
Restaurateurs
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Fathers benefit plan aims to help low income dads
Editorial argues for a $150 million Clinton proposal to aid unemployed low income fathers with job placement and retention in exchange for personal responsibility contracts to pay child support. It contrasts reform successes for mothers with challenges faced by fathers and urges support to break cycles of absence and dependence.
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Clinton
Trails investment boosts Cedar Rapids community assets
A reader argues that city trails cost not from road funds but expand recreation, health, and economy. The letter cites Cedar River and Cedar Valley Trail extensions, notes diverse users, and urges继续 funding to attract talent and improve access to active living.
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Cedar River
YMCA
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar Lake Trail
Cedar Rapids
Holiday giving brightens care center families in Cedar Rapids
George Estle CEO of Tanager Place thanks donors for toys food clothing and gifts that brightened a memorable holiday for children and families in need in Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids letter reveals P T Larson will now use the name R Donald Allemang signed by Dick Allemang Cedar Rapids
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George Estle
Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids
P.T. Larson
P. Thomas Larson
R. Donald Allemang
Dick Allemang
Iowa City deer plan praised despite outside pressure
Edward Schultz commends the City Council and Deer Management Task Force for a two year effort producing a workable local plan. He criticizes University of Iowa Animal Rights Coalition and national groups for attempting to force ideology, urging support for local officials and rejection of outside interference.
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Iowa City City Council
Deer Management Task Force
University of Iowa Animal Rights Coalition
Animal Protection Institute
Washington, D.C
Edward Schultz
Iowa City
Gazette Letters Policy Claims 300-Word Limit
The Gazette states letters are limited to 300 words and require name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published alongside the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 Email Bazette fyiowa com.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bazette
Fyiowa
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