Editorial leadership: Elsen editor and Bowden managing editor
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board and holds Managing Editor duties. Both guide the paper’s opinion sections and editorial strategy.
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Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
What part of no do dove hunters understand
The editorial argues against adding mourning doves to Iowa’s hunted species. It cautions that dove hunting risks poor marksmanship and high wounding rates, notes the bird’s small size and abundance, and urges legislators to reject a dove hunt while defending hunting as a broader activity.
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Iowa
Humane Society of the
United States
Lowa
Department of Natural Resources
Favoring Short Meetings in Cedar Rapids City Council
Craig Seeley urged Cedar Rapids officials to cap sessions at two hours. Five minute speaking limits remain in public participation to curb grandstanding, with waivers only for compelling topics. The letters forum adheres to a 300 word cap and aims for brisk, participatory meetings.
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Craig Seeley
Cedar Rapids
Walt Simmons
Campaign finance reform debated in Letters to the Gazette
The writer challenges Mike Deupree's view on reform, arguing voters misjudge the issue due to complexity. He notes large corporate welfare for donations, elite access in fundraising, and calls for faster investigations and stronger FEC penalties while acknowledging much remains legal under current laws.
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Mike Deupree
Federal Elections Commission
Gazette criticized for showing fight photo at opening game
Reader dismays over a Cedar Rapids RoughRiders fight image in The Gazette. He argues the photo glorifies violence, notes poor judgment in comments, and urges responsible news selection. He also contests editorial on Social Security reform, opposing raising taxes and supporting private retirement planning.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Readers urged to send letters for Gazette publication
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn zoning unit acted properly in barn service case
A Cedar Rapids reader defends Linn County Building and Zoning over a complaint against a barn used for a Christmas Eve service. He argues occupancy laws protect people, not animals, cites biblical debate and praises local officials for enforcing safety rules amid concerns about public welfare.
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Jesus
Robert H. Ellison
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Named Community with Character Initiative
The city of Cedar Rapids was designated a Community with Character with support from local businesses organizations and churches. The downtown public library hosts a display of 52 virtues each paired with a brief affirmation urging caring honesty respect and responsibility. The piece argues civilization advances with greater refinement of these human gems and education should include the splendors of human reality.
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Cedar Rapids
AOL merges with Time Warner signals new media era
Washington Post columnist notes AOL Time Warner deal marks a turning point as Internet and old media unite. It highlights leadership, valuation shifts, Turner stake, and the challenge of integrating AOL with Time Warner while signaling broader industry impact.
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David Ignatius Erald Levin
Time Warner
America Online
Steve Case
AOL
America
Aol-Time Warner
Case
Lycos USA Networks
Ted Turner
Turner
Time
Levin
Robert Pittman
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