Gazette leadership changes and executive team listed
The Gazette presents its executive and editorial leadership lineup including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial fd Chairman Dave Storey Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz Joe Hladky Chuck Peters Ken Slaughter and other top officers at Gazette Communications Inc and Gazette Publications.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Bush resists push for state marriage requirements in welfare
The editorial argues against a federal mandate to promote marriage in welfare programs. It supports directing 100 million dollars to experiments that encourage single mothers to marry, while warning against simple solutions and endorsing a wait period plus education on compatibility and conflicts to build lasting marriages. The piece favors measured approaches over posters and slogans.
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Bush
Congress
Associated Press
Iowa
Middle East illegal immigrants figure disputed by groups
Census Bureau estimates about 100000 illegal immigrants from the Middle East are tentative and may include students or people with legal status. Critics argue the number is overstated by anti immigration groups seeking to curb border policies. The Center for Immigration Studies contends the figure is misread and not as alarming as claimed.
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United States
Middle East
U.S. Census Bureau
Mexico
Steven A. Camarota
Washington, D.C
Center For Immigration Studies
Census Bureau
Reagan's greatest gift is belief in American potential
Peter A. Brown argues Ronald Reagan restored American self confidence and optimism, reversing decline from the 1980s. He credits Reagan with reviving patriotism, economic vitality, and a sense of national exceptionalism, while noting criticism over Iran Contra and governance details. Brown frames Reagan as a transformative figure who inspired a generation.
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Peter A. Brown
Franklin Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
Hitler
Reagan
U.S
Fdr
United States
White House
Iran
Soviet Union
Jimmy Carter
Vietnam
Washington
Bill
Susie Lacy
D.C
Tennessee
Washington State
California
Oval Office
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Drivers urged to watch for children near schools
A reader recounts a 10-year-old boy struck by a van after school and urges drivers to slow for about 10 minutes after dismissal. The letter emphasizes school zone signs and the need to be ready to stop quickly as kids dart into streets during the busy post‑school period.
Crow problem debated as grape fogger solution gains support
Growing talk favors using a grape fogger to reduce the crow population in Robins Lake area. Report notes the device allegedly lowered goose counts to about 1,000, prompting consideration of similar action.
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Robins Lake
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Limit 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length recommended 650 words or fewer. Contact details provided: Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax and email listed.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ljowa
Fear of tools in gun ownership debate prompts balanced view
Letter writer argues against demonizing opponents and states a personal stance of choosing not to own a gun while supporting responsible ownership. They caution against fear as a motive and emphasize trust, utility of weapons, and shared goal of safe, responsible use.
Critique of Linn County Sheriff Policies on Safety
A reader questions the Linn County Sheriff’s focus on promotions and jail spending over street safety. They compare to Cedar Rapids police and accuse the sheriff of prioritizing his office and building signage while deputies are pulled from patrol duties.
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Linn
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
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