Gazette leadership roster includes executives and editors
The Gazette lists its leadership team with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen directing Editorial Pages, along with Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman. Top executives include Chuck Peters as President, Ken Slaughter as CFO, and Joe Hladky as Chairman. Scott Swenson leads Advertising and Peg Schmitz oversees Print Operations.
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Testing controversy Overshadows Iowa education stance
Iowa resists statewide testing while national and federal trends push for standardized assessments. The dispute centers on accountability, curriculum impact, and public clarity as educators, officials, and readers weigh the role of tests in measuring student progress. The piece cites Ted Stilwill and Ron Corbett in context of policy and tax considerations.
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Columnist debates All-Americas vs All-Americans usage
A reader challenges a sports columnist over using All-Americas vs All-Americans and cites American Heritage. The note cites examples of awkward phrasing such as over angering and deep exhale with commentary on evolving language in sports writing.
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Southwest Retools to Double Seat Policy Sparks Fat Flight Debate
In a note on airline policy, Southwest Airlines says passengers of larger size must buy two seats to fly. The writer recalls 1980s low fares to Dallas and critiques baggage limits, seating, and service, warning of tighter security and smaller seats ahead. The piece laments rising fees and greed in air travel.
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Readers push for Iowa to avoid mediocrity in education
Cedar Rapids reader Tom Karlowski challenges Mike Deupree and state leaders to protect Iowa's reputation by funding public universities, emphasizing better education and infrastructure. He cites historical funding levels and urges transparency on genetically engineered foods amid ongoing debates.
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Budget cuts hit Iowa universities threaten medical education
A concerned student cites Iowa state budget gaps as the reason for large cuts at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and other campuses. The May 23 Gazette notes a $3.8 million shortfall, sparking warnings that essential programs and future doctors could be harmed by reallocations from parks to medical education.
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Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all columns can be printed, and material is subject to editing. Writers must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days, with suggested column length under 650 words. Contact The Gazette at Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 3985846 or email gazeditfyiowa.com with full identifying details.
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CSR Change Escalates Landfill Siting Debate in Linn County
Curt Zingula argues the CSR ordinance prolongs conflict over landfill siting. He notes only two of seven Howard R. Green sites failed due to CSR, neither near Cedar Rapids, and warns changes would shift names and opponents. Bluestem plans a transfer station regardless, prompting questions about imposing waste on unwilling communities.
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New Hy-Vee store earns praise for leadership
Daniel Hines of Cedar Rapids commends Dale Todd for fostering the First Avenue NE Hy-Vee project. He credits the former parks commissioner with making the neighborhood asset possible and notes he personally gained employment at the store.
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