Local Independent Newspaper Leadership Team Names
An 1883 established paper announces its leadership lineup with J P Hladky Jr as Chairman of the Board Joe Hladky III as President and Publisher John Donnelly as Executive Vice President and Publisher John Robertson as Managing Editor Art Heusinkveld as Editor of Editorial Pages and an Editorial Board Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Hladky, Jr
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
Uver
Art Heusinkveld
Political harvest in Iowa over Reagan farm plan
The editorial argues Reagan’s farm debt relief pledge was political posturing. It cites scarce funds and differing views within his admin. It notes Iowa foreclosures worsen and Gov Branstad should seek SBA disaster loans while Lounsberry pushes a loan-status survey and emergency action if needed.
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Reagan
Des Moines
Agriculture Department
Smith
Illinois
Washington
Robert Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Iowa
Harkin Warns of Farm Debts Risking Violence in Midwest
Senator Tom Harkin warns that unresolved farm debts could drive protests into violence, urging action while noting most farmers protest peacefully. The piece cites Chicago demonstrations on January 21 with arrests for trespass and disorderly conduct as typical, and mentions a Derby Iowa farmer's quip about police horses.
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Iowa
U.S
Tom Harkin
Midwest
Harkin
Minnesota
Chicago
Board of Trade
Howard Cattell
Derby
Cattell
Lone Ranger Mask Returns as Clayton Moore Regains Signature Look
After a court-ordered ban on the Lone Ranger’s mask for five years Clayton Moore resumes the role with the traditional garb. He had appeared publicly as the Masked Rider of the Plains wearing sunglasses while the restriction stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Moore
Moore
Plains
Kemo Sabe
Young Man Questioned Over Eden Garden Apple Remark
A student asked about a prank involving a teacher and a supposed apple from the Garden of Eden. The incident centers on curious dialogue and classroom discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Letters to the Gazette Reflections on a late bus schedule
A Cedar Rapids reader questions why buses arrive late but classes start on time harming 4-H projects and schooling. The writer recalls moving to the country and describes a neighbor shooting a neutered Schnauzer, lamenting lack of peace and urging synchronized school start times to avoid disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cat buying tips and cautions for new pet owners
A consumer advisory urges careful selection when buying a kitten or cat from breeders. Check return policies, transfer of papers, health, and age appropriate weight. Inspect eyes ears nose and fur for signs of illness and fleas. Verify feeding, housebreaking, and breeder responsiveness. shop around and avoid scams.
Language barrier at Cedar Rapids European Pastry Shop
A mother and daughter visited the newly opened shop on a Friday in Cedar Rapids. They found the interior clean but no greeting at the door and faced a menu in a foreign language with no pastry pictures. They left after not being able to identify items for their tastes or budget.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Memories of a lifetime in our growing city
The speaker recalls youth in 1913 to 1916 starting as a delivery boy for C. Denecke stores at age 13 earning $4 to $6 weekly. He later worked 12 years as an apprentice draftsman at J.G. Cherry Co and then sold Fords at Rude Auto Co from 1929 until May 1942 as World War II began. He notes Perry Rude as a respected businessman.
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C. Denecke
J.G. Cherry Co
Ford
Rude Auto Co
Perry Rude
Personal thanks after heart attack prompts hospital praise
A Cedar Rapids reader thanks emergency responders and St. Luke's Hospital staff led by Dr. Larry Helvey after her husband Len Jentz died from a heart attack at home on January 16. She credits quick, calm aid and ongoing hospital contact for compassion amid tragedy. The note also recalls her 1940s Pickwick chicken picker venture, wartime plant buying, and later Cedar Rapids operations connected to Indianola roots and New Method Equipment Co.
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Len Jentz
St. Luke’s Hospital
Larry Helvey
Len
Pickwick Co
Cedar Rapids
New Method Equipment Co
Adoption Triumph and a Father's Hilarious Daunting Tale
A father recounts adopting a 9-year-old daughter after a long search and hefty costs. He humorously describes adjusting to parenting across language gaps and a child’s quirky tape recordings and school projects while noting the joys and challenges of shared misfit moments.
Public Voices From Eastern Iowa Readers
Outlooks presents opinions from eastern Iowans with diverse topics. Van H Clute of Mount Vernon is identified as a speech clinician for the Keystone Area Education Agency.
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van H. Clute
Mount Vernon
The
Keystone Area Education Agency
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