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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1995

Page

5

Local Newspaper Leadership Names and Titles

4 F Hladky Jr chairman of the board due Hladky III president and publisher Ken Slaughter vice president and treasurer Dale Larson vice president and general manager Jerry Elsen editor of editorial pages and editorial board chairman Mark Bowden managing editor

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Editorial questions ethics of teacher legislators Connolly and Horn

The piece contrasts Senate Education Committee Chairman Michael Connolly and Cedar Rapids official Wally Horn, both teachers and Democrats. It notes Connolly’s lobbyist duties and Horn’s public information role, arguing that teacher-legislators raise concerns about education funding while warning against barring professional crossovers and stressing voters as the ultimate check.

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Webster’s minuscule note sparks spelling debate

A Webster’s New World Dictionary entry flags miniscule as a common misspelling and uses it to guide users to the correct minuscule spelling. Critics warn against letting misspellings become accepted forms and urge clear labeling of erroneous forms.

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Newt era welfare plan mocked as tough love satire

Robert Scheer argues against a Republican welfare overhaul by recounting a provocative, satirical fetus perspective. He contends the plan would end aid for disabled children and teenage mothers, push the poor to fend for themselves, and replace aid with state block grants while promising jobs or lower wages.

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Readers reflect on war memory and a North Liberty library

A reader argues the Dresden bombing helped end WWII and praises veterans, then urges support for a new North Liberty library and recreation center to aid children's development. Jim Thomas, Penn Elementary principal, thanks the community for backing the project and education in a peaceful era.

North Liberty Jim Thomas Penn Elementary

Iowa governor under fire over nursing home oversight and lobbying ties

Shirley Henderson alleges Governor Branstad-appointed agency heads muzzle state advocate Carl McPherson after he criticized the Department of Inspections and Appeals. Henderson says campaign contributions from the nursing home industry influence policy, harming residents who face abuse or inadequate care. She urges the governor to stop hiring and firing for conflicts and allow the advocate to report on care status.

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Gazette letters invite public input under editorial policy

The Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns including required full name, address, and daytime phone number, prohibition on anonymity, and a 300 word limit for letters with one per writer every 30 days. Column length should be under 700 words with publication subject to editing. Address and contact details are provided for mail fax and email submissions.

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UI Hospitals Finances Show Strong 1994 Growth

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics posted a 1994 fiscal year with patient admissions up 3 percent to 27 887, total patient charges near 476 million, and net worth rising to 431 million. Earnings plus funding produced over 43 million in cash for new facilities while assets surpassed half a billion dollars.

Blue Cross of Iowa University of Iowa Hospitals Freedom of Information Act UIHC

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