Gazette leadership roster lists executives and editors
The Gazette Leadership roster names 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 Vice President Print Operations. Joe Hladky chairs the publisher group Chuck Peters serves as President and COO Ken Slaughter is Executive VP and CFO.
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Peg Schmitz
Keep 'Scary Stories' in Cedar Rapids elementary library
Editorial defends keeping Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in Cedar Rapids Kenwood Elementary library amid parental push to remove it. It argues removing books over subject matter is harmful, favors parental guidance discussions, and notes the district committee has voted to keep the book with final decision pending from Superintendent Lew Finch.
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Tax cheating tolerance rising alarm for taxpayers
A Roper survey shows 24 percent of U S taxpayers approve cheating on income tax reporting with 11 percent tolerating minor cheating and 5 percent favoring it as much as possible. IRS audit cuts, confidence erosion, and a growing underground economy fuel acceptance of tax evasion.
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The Young Old and Their Gift to America
Former census official Martha Farnsworth Riche says the graying of America is good news as older adults stay healthy and active. She notes seniors contribute as volunteers, employees, and role models, urging active engagement with younger generations to share experience and values.
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Barney
Big Bird
Fort Worth Nature Center
Fort Worth Zoo
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AARP
Ida B. Wells
Motives of Gun Hatred and Haplophoia Debate
The author critiques gun haters labeled haplophoia describing envy and fear of armed individuals. He accuses self proclaimed experts of ignorance in firearms and related fields and mocks anti gun campaigns with a televised wager proposal as satire.
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Jeff Cooper
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Jane Boyd Community House Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Cedar Rapids residents recount longtime ties to Jane Boyd Community House as supporters share memories of mentors and board service. Figures including John M. Ely Jr. and Kathy Gregor recall the house as a home away from home for the neighborhood and their families.
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Jane Adams Hall
Chicago
John M. Ely Jr
Kathy Gregor
Detroit cars and 140 mph pace spark fuel and safety concerns
Letter writer L C Beener of Anamosa urges Detroit to stop building gas hogs like the Dodge Pacer capable of 140 plus mph. He argues speeds beyond 65 to 75 mph worsen fuel problems and highway hazards and asks for safe legal speeds.
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Invasive Newspaper Praised for Public Divorce Coverage
A reader from Decorah commends The Gazette for public divorce reporting and local life coverage, noting the paper’s role in sharing personal matters. The letter praises variety and wakes up readers with everyday events.
Gazette letter policy invites civic voices to share views
The Gazette publishes reader letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address, and daytime phone. only your name and hometown appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email at gazedit tyiowa.com.
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