Gazette leadership lineup announced for newsroom
The Gazette confirms its top managers: Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen leading Editorial Pages and the Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Editorial Board head Scott Swenson vp Advertising Peg Schmitz vp Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher Chuck Peters as President COO Ken Slaughter as EVP CFO GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
UI SMART plan faces critics over petty rewards
Editorial questions the University of Iowa SMART program offering hundred dollar rewards for cost cutting after a state budget shortfall. It notes administrator salary levels and suggests expanding rewards or adding tangible benefits like paid time off or formal commendations to boost genuine savings and morale.
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Planet X
Mary Sue Coleman
Coleman
University of Iowa Administra
Letters to the Gazette on smoking in Cedar Rapids cabs
A cab driver poll argues smoking should not be banned in cabs unless the passenger also smokes. The writer says the smell, not secondhand smoke, motivates the ban and urges smoke free cabs only upon request.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Eliminate downtown parking meters in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader questions downtown meters and fines funding. They seek abolition, arguing meters yield no city benefit and complaining about meter workers and car use. They urge free library parking and express a mayoral stance to remove meters downtown.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites readers to publish corrections or contradictions as other readers may deem desirable.
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I C board reveals its weirdness and price politics
The Iowa City Community School District board is criticized as acting like Picasso cubism. Critics accuse Nick Johnson and others of shifting positions on Boy Scouts access and building fees, suggesting the board risks legal action and media scrutiny. Taxpayers are urged to protest before the June 12 meeting.
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Lane Plugge
Plugge
No Double Standard on First Families
Letter condemns perceived media bias toward the Bush family while noting prior coverage of the Clintons. The writer argues presidents’ relatives are not public figures and urges help if the Bush daughters drink, warning of potential consequences from reckless behavior.
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Clinton
United States
Chelsea Clinton
Roger Clinton
Gazette letter policy reminds readers of submission basics
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name, street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Submissions can be sent to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email.
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Bush twins under scrutiny raise public versus private news questions
Editorial panel weighs if reporting on Jenna and Barbara Bush’s arrest crosses privacy lines. The piece argues underage drinking among youth is a national issue, not merely a private family matter, and cites evolving norms and potential policy focus on personal responsibility and alcohol abuse.
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Jenna
Barbara Bush
New York Post
Jenna Bush
Jenna and Tonic
Amy Carter
Jim Baker
White House
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Teddy Roosevelt
Susan Ford Bales
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