Leadership slate named for newspaper editorial board
Mark Bowden executive editor Jerry Elsen editor of editorial pages and editorial board chairman Dave Storey vice president advertising Scott Swenson circulation director Peg Schmitz vice president print operations listed as leadership team in announcement.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Gramm Leach Bliley Act notices urge privacy opt outs
Editorial urges readers to respond to Gramm Leach Bliley Act notices. It explains banks must disclose privacy policies and allow opt outs, with annual notices and a July 1 deadline for information. It notes many toss them, offers a privacy rights site, and mentions possible future opt in amendments.
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Ralph Nader
Remer Sutton
Privacyrightsnow
Congress
Say no to pool tax vote bond instead Cedar Rapids opinion piece
Local reader argues against a proposed local option sales tax for pools labeling it regressive and noting it would raise rates across essentials. The writer urges a bond approach funded by property taxes and highlights protections for seniors and disabled through tax relief programs.
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Linn County Treasurer’s Office
D.L. McLain
Cedar Rapids
Say yes to sales tax support for Bender Pool
Phil E. Smith urges Cedar Rapids voters to approve a one year 1 cent local option sales tax to fund Bender Pool renovations including expanded parking and improved lighting. He cites the pool as essential for exercise therapy and family activities and plans to vote Tuesday.
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Bender Pool
Bender
Give Our Kids a Break from Adult Choices
A columnist argues adults burden children with school busing for integration and reduced holiday traditions. The piece laments effects of divorce death and diverse families on preschool and early grades, criticizing limits on Boy Scout use of facilities and urging adults to model respect for children.
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New York
Boy Scouts
Supreme Court
Boy Scout Organization
The Gazette Seeks Readers Letters for Publication
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. all letters may be edited.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Houston air is Bush's legacy in pollution debate
A June 30 letter argues President Bush harmed air quality by denying California a waiver, backing voluntary regulation, and pressuring industry. Houston and Texas cities faced severe pollution, with 430 deaths yearly cited and a worsening Clean Air Act outlook. It questions Democrats' stance and Bush's leadership record.
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Bush
California
Texas
Houston
Los Angeles
EPA
Postpartum low mood and the Andrea Yates case
Author reflects on postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in light of Andrea Yates. She shares personal experiences of low mood after childbirth, the challenges in recognizing symptoms, and the need for awareness and timely medical help to prevent tragedies and support new mothers and families.
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Ike
Andrea Yates
Texas
Rusty Yates
Yates
Robbie
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