Gazette names Bowden editor in chief and editorial board chair
The Gazette announces leadership changes with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman. Dave Storey becomes Vice President of Editorial. Scott Swenson, Peg Schmitz, and others hold key roles in advertising and operations. Joe Hladky chairs the publisher group, Chuck Peters leads as President and COO, Ken Slaughter serves as CFO.
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Peg Schmitz
Bushs fast track trade push seen as key to economy
Editorial argues Bush relies on fast track authority for trade legislation while Democrats seek labor and environmental strings. Notes Iowa exports support over 86 000 jobs with Cedar Rapids and John Deere in Waterloo highlighted as symbols of a US lead in free and fair trade.
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George W. Bush
Jim Jeffords
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Senate
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Richard Nixon
Congress
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Capitol
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Grassley
Ann Veneman
Metaphor goof sparks debate on archery and grammar
Readers noted errors in a strange mix of quotes about grammar and usage. The piece cites Kevin and Myron Welch criticizing Florida attorney general language and corrections in editorials.
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Florida
Federal Reserve
Myron Welch
Iowa City
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Gazette Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy nor judge opinions. Corrections or contradictions may be published in future letters with equal opportunity.
Debate over fetal stem cell research sparks moral clash
Kathryn Kist of Cedar Rapids argues against embryonic stem cell work, calling it exploitation of the vulnerable and a breach of universal rights. She cites rights from the Declaration of Independence and links abortion, euthanasia, and organ donation to a devaluing of human life.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Larry Eichel
Netherlands
China
Philadelphia
Christopher Reeve
Michael J. Fox
Kathryn Kist
Cedar Rapids
Linn Area
Pro-Life United
Iowa Right To Life
Gun ban groups push centrist image while backing gun controls
Letters allege that DOJ will shorten FBI retention of instant gun background checks, claim a misnamed Citizens group funds anti gun campaigns. Andrew McKelvey funds the push via a dot com backed umbrella group, Iowa group promotes prohibitions on private sales and taxpayer funded anti gun ads.
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Congress
Andrew McKelvey
New York City
Maximum wage idea spurs call for wage cap debate
Letter writers rail against raising the minimum wage and propose limits on top earners. They compare living wage plans, cite Santa Barbara, and suggest automatic increases tied to congressional raises, arguing for price and living standards considerations.
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Bluestem Waste Agency Letter Defends OCC Recycling
Bluestem Executive Director Dave Hogan argues that Linn County's OCC ban has cut landfill cardboard from 22 000 tons annually since 1998 to under 2500 tons, saving space and preventing penalties. He credits residents and businesses for high compliance and asks for program improvements.
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Linn County
Bluestem
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Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Revitalizing Wellington Heights Hinges on Safety, Not Ownership
A reader urges Cedar Rapids leaders to focus on reducing crime to revive Wellington Heights. The letter, referencing The Gazette reports on IFA incentives, argues trust in property ownership alone won’t restore vitality. It condemns council pandering and calls for decisive, common sense action to curb criminal elements.
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Lee Clancey
Wellington Heights
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