Gazette leadership roster lists executive editors and officers
The Gazette lists staff at Gazettes Communications Inc including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as VP Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Embargo hard to justify amid Cuba charm offensive
US diplomat in Havana argues the 40 year trade embargo should stay, despite Fidel Castro denouncing the 9 11 attacks while offering medical aid and vows to house and return prisoners in Guantanamo. Vicente Fox visits Cuba to mend ties as US rights concerns persist.
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Skating judging scandal again taints Olympic gold outcome
At Salt Lake City four days after the pairs event Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze won gold amid claims of bloc voting with Russian judges aided by France. Canada’s Jamie Sale and David Pelletier were later awarded a second gold as justification for a tainted judging system.
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Official English bill argued as beneficial language policy
Ruth Martwig of Cedar Rapids is retired. The text defends making English the official language, distinguishes it from English Only, and argues it preserves culture without targeting immigrants. It cites US and regional history to support the measure and notes lobbyist activity at the state capitol.
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Crabby Road to End by John Wagner and Hallmark
Reader Mauryne Simoons of Cedar Rapids laments the cancelation of Crabby Road praising its clean humor. She critiques media spending and corporate perks and asks about a local remake option or audience participation.
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Mauryne Simoons
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Priority Prescription Savings Program Expands Discounts
The Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation reports ongoing discounts under the Iowa Priority program, with 10 percent below wholesale on brand name drugs and 20 percent or more on generics. Negotiations continue with manufacturers, and numerous pharmacies already honor the card. Since Jan 1, 850 members have used the Brown Bag Assessment to identify cost-saving medication changes and safer drug use.
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Kansas teacher deserves credit for resigning over cheating
A Piper Kansas teacher resigns rather than bow to parents and the school board over cheating. The writer argues for standing up for what is right despite influential community figures and urges Christine Pelton to seek a school that upholds integrity.
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Christine Pelton
The Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address, and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown appear in print. One letter per writer every 30 days. Editing may occur. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email gazedit fyiowa.com
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Language note list shows four editorial quirks and typos
Four reader notes on everyday English errors. Topics include parallelism in a bridge sentence, British phrasing I have a feeling in my water, the phrase grow the business, and a spelling lapse in a Times measles headline. The items show how editors catch, or miss, language nuances.
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Iowa City
Defense of Buchanan’s book on The Death of the West sparks debate
The column critiques Pat Buchanan and his book The Death of the West. It argues on themes of Aztlan movements, La Raza funding, and shifts in family roles. It contends politics caused latchkey kids and moral decline while noting exceptions to work outside the home.
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