Gazetters Leadership and Editorial Team List
The Gazette names Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen to edit Editorial Pages and chair the Editorial Board Dave Storey serves as Vice President of Editorial Strategy Scott Swenson takes on Circulation Director Peg Schmitz is Vice President of Print Operations The organization includes Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO
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Bush secrecy criticized as obstructing congressional access
The General Accounting Office plans to sue the White House over withholding meetings between Vice President Cheney and his energy task force including Enron talks. Lawmakers from both parties push for public documents, citing Grassley and others who say openness is essential unless national security is at stake.
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Volunteer spirit and government in America’s tradition
The piece traces American volunteerism from Tocqueville through the Bush era, arguing voluntary service predates federal programs. It critiques expanding federal bureaucracy while urging individuals to donate time through local volunteer centers and community opportunities.
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Why it's important to attend a caucus tonight
A reader shares first hand experience at a precinct caucus. They describe being outnumbered by a well organized religious group that controlled motions and outcomes. The note emphasizes involvement to prevent apathy from shaping the political process.
Ashcroft drape costs ignite outrage over DoJ statue cover up
Letter-writer condemns $8000 taxpayer spending to drape a DoJ statue amid budget cuts. Questions why Ashcroft chose the method for photo ops and cites Sen. Grassley urging accountability. Compares to wasteful spending and urges watchdogs to scrutinize.
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California Sloppiness Highlighted In Public Notes
Betty McCollister cites examples of punctuation and homonym errors in California public notices and writings. Errors include in house versus in house, it’s versus its, and vain versus vein or rolls versus roles, with three notable cases and explanations of the linguistic confusion.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns From Readers
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns with a 300 word limit per writer every 30 days. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature, full street address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not printed. Email Fax and postal address provided.
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Kernel Corn visit sparks Cedar Rapids school debate on meat
The article discusses PETA mascot Kernel Corn appearing at Pierce Elementary in Cedar Rapids last Thursday. It argues for meat as a nutrient source aiding growth and cognitive development in children, contrasting vegan messaging with iron and zinc needs and USDA dietary guidance.
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