Local Newspaper Leadership Roster Shows Key Executives
J F Hladky Jr serves as Chairman of the Board while Joe Hladky III is President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter holds the roles of Vice President and Treasurer, with Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager. Editor of Editorial is vnd eo and Batterie Board Chaimen Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
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Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Vndeo
Batterie Board
Chaimen
Overloaded Iowa courts spark debate on justice pace
The editorial warns Iowa courts face rising caseloads that could force postponements or drop minor offenses. It cites Chief Justice McGiverin and legislative funding as keys, urging lawmakers to balance new laws with actual enforcement and timely justice, lest the system falter under pressure.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Iowa Supreme Court
Arthur McGiverin
Hiatt Wins 87.6 Million Powerball Jackpot
Pam Hiatt, 26, eight months pregnant and living with her parents to save money, celebrated her windfall with a bold aim to buy what she wants. She received a ceremonial $4.38 million check for the first year’s winnings and planned to buy cars for family and take a break from school.
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Pam Hiatt
Hiatt
Conference of States blocked shows power of right wing groups
Tom Bethell argues that a Conference of the States, meant to shift powers to the states, was postponed due to gun activists and militia pressure. He contends the incident reveals how strong these groups have become at the state level, while warning the idea of a hidden plot to rescind the Constitution is paranoid and politically self-defeating. Bethell cites UN Day timing and federal overreach as context, urging cautious legal reform and urging to work within the system.
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Tom Bethell
Washington
Oklahoma City
Pennsylvania
Letters to the Gazette on Taxi zum Klo debate
Readers clash over the 1991 University of Iowa screening of Taxi zum Klo. A critic argues it normalizes pedophilia while defenders say the film denounces abuse and educates on predatory behavior. The letters include religious condemnation of homosexuality.
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Jeff Renander
University of Iowa
Lowans Show They Care Remembering a Helpful Cedar Rapids Incident
A Wisconsin friend involved in a Cedar Rapids traffic mishap received prompt aid from two witnesses and a courteous police officer. The tow truck driver and repair shop acted quickly, and Judge Jane Spande presided with dignity and efficiency. The author recalls Iowa as filled with genuine concern and thanks everyone who helped.
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Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Jane Spande
Donna
Iowa
Gazette letters welcome with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Full name street address and daytime phone are required. Only name and hometown publish. Mailing address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 3985846 email Gazette Net on Flowa 3688800 CompuServe 751441041 Internet 751441041 compuserve com
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
Flowa
CompuServe
Internet
Compuserve.com
Iowa diary cows rank among best
Southeast Iowa reader questions ranking and language usage in a columnist diary about cows and writing. The exchange includes letters from readers Jack Stuhr and Barbara Drexler and a note on availability of a writing booklet.
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Iowa
Ted Williams
Jack Stuhr
Williams
Country Club
Pkwy
Cedar Rapids
Barbara Drexler
Coe
France
Brooklyn
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Lincoln
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