Gazette Communications Leadership Team
Mark Bowden executive editor Jerry Elsen editor of editorial pages and editorial board chairman Dave Storey vice president advertising Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz circulation director GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC Joe Hladky chairman and publisher Chuck Peters president and chief operating officer Ken Slaughter executive vice president and chief financial officer
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Nussle questions reform role in campaign finance bill
Rep. Jim Nussle challenges the Shays Meehan campaign finance bill as lacking true reform. He notes exceptions allowing soft and hard money borrowing and criticizes the final version for political exemptions. Nussle urges full disclosure and questions Congress's commitment to real change.
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Cedar Rapids council restarts video cameras during public comment
Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn announced cameras will stay on at Cedar Rapids City Council meetings after months of turning them off. The move restores televised public comment, replacing a period when viewers could not see constructive exchanges.
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Mergers in Iowa Faces Scrutiny and Debate
Guest column questions Cedar Rapids Linn County consolidation arguing real gains and hidden harms. Critics compare to Louisville Jefferson County merger while urging open minded evaluation of impacts on governance, spending, and rural representation.
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Iowa rain forest project stalls amid funding struggles
Ted Townsend, the entrepreneur behind the Coralville humidity venture, cannot secure U S funding for the humidor project and targets large foreign investors. The Gazette’s Feb. 19 report notes potential Swiss backing from Zurich and compares the venture’s tone to Ionesco’s critique of society.
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Kids deserve fuller story on meat and health warning
Paula Moore writes for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals arguing meat and dairy are linked to heart disease cancer and strokes among both kids and adults. She cites rising child obesity and urges teaching children to make ethical and healthier eating choices.
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Complaint About Low Flying Helicopter Over Neighborhood
A resident reports a helicopter flew too low over the northwest quadrant on February 11 rattling glassware and chipping goblets. The speaker notes similar past incidents and asks for more considerate flights and avoidance of cockpit visibility.
Gazette seeks letters and guest columns for public input
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns with full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Do not send anonymous submissions. A 300 word limit applies to letters and only one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length should be 650 words or fewer.
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Cedar River dike gets care. residents praise city crews
Lowell and Nancy Waybill of Cedar Rapids commend the city for trimming shrubs and trees along the Cedar River dike. They note previous neglect of an area once well maintained and hope future upkeep continues to keep the riverfront attractive.
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Miramax enraged by Lent themed film release
A March release for 40 Days and 40 Nights drawn ire from Miramax as the plot features a single man abstaining from sex for Lent. Critics say the film mocks Christian observance and family values though praised for acting and humor.
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