Gazette leadership roster and executive team names
The Gazette lists key firm leaders including 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 as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO.
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Mark Bowden
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Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Bush urged to release energy task force records now
Editorial argues Bush should disclose energy task force meeting records to quell fears of Enron influence on Cheney and energy policy. It notes Enron’s collapse and Cheney’s industry ties, and says delay fuels suspicion of improper favors for campaign support.
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Texas Rangers
Ho Knob
Oval Kitchen joke stirs debate over stereotypes
The Gazette analyzes a Family Circus panel from January 16 that questions the Oval Office kitchen metaphor. Readers debate whether Bil Keane's strip pushes sexist bias or sparking awareness, noting the strip's broad reach and longtime wholesome image.
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Letters to the Gazette support expanding Iowa bottle bill
In Cedar Rapids and beyond, readers defend Iowa's bottle deposit law. They argue grocers push repeal with emotional claims while the system fairly distributes recycling costs. Readers urge expanding coverage to all beverage containers and continued public responsibility.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Iowa
Rich Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Grocery Industry Association
Grocery Industry Association
Pat McPartland
Bipartisan praise for Senator Harkin amid GOP attacks
The Jan. 20 Gazette highlights Tom Harkin working across parties with Senator Nagel to fund IDEA and with Senator Spector to boost NIH funding, plus a Bush meeting on the farm bill. The piece counters GOP attacks by praising Harkin's bipartisan record benefiting Iowa.
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Trent Lott
R-Miss
Greg Ganske
4Th District
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Harkin
Chuck Nagel
R-Neb
Senate
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Appropriations Committee
Arlen Spector
R-Penn
Bush
Visioning forums urge Cedar Rapids community input
Thomas L. Saxen invites neighbors and citizens to participate in upcoming town visioning forums to address present challenges, plan a future with opportunity, and demonstrate patriotism. The message emphasizes hard work, creativity, initiative, and collective voice to shape the community.
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Letter to The Gazette Readers Address Needed for Submissions
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319-398-5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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Readers share humor and grammar guidance in Susan Bondy column
A Sally Taylor note praises Susan Bondy for a playful column about investment limits of up to 50000 per person and 100000 to 150000 per beneficiary. The piece also discusses spoonerisms and grammar notes including usage of seen versus saw with examples.
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Sally Taylor
Carl
Susan Bondy
Sally
Home Depot Site Plan Cutback Urged Over Target Lot
Residents press for scaled back store plans or a different site citing endangered hillside habitat wildlife. They warn of increased noise light traffic drainage and habitat destruction if the project proceeds at the old Target location.
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Home Depot
Xavier High School Foundation Seeks Metro Support for 2002 Appeal
Cedar Rapids businessman Tom Zachar of Skogman Realty chairs Xavier High School Foundation’s 2002 Business Appeal. The piece notes Xavier educates nearly 700 students, saves taxpayers millions, and fuels the local economy with over 140 staff and strong alumni in the area. It emphasizes community partnership and Catholic education values.
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Skogman Realty
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