Local Newspaper Leadership Team Acknowledged in Board Roster
J F Hladky Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Joe Hladky III is President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter holds the post of Vice President and Treasurer with Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden is Managing Editor.
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J.F. Hladky Jr
Board of
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Clinton and Reagan Compared in Woodward Excerpt
The Washington Post serialized Bob Woodward The Choice excerpts focusing on Hillary Clinton and Bob Dole. The piece notes Clinton consulted with Jean Houston and imagined dialogues with Eleanor Roosevelt and Gandhi. White House aides fear political harm from potential astrology comparisons to Nancy Reagan.
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Hite House
Washington Post
Bob Woodward
Clintons
Bob Dole
Woodward
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Jean Houston
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mohandas Ghandi
White House
Nancy Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Remembering Nat Hull and His Lifelong Kid Focus
Nat Hull died at 84 and left a lasting mark on Cedar Rapids youth. A longtime Boy Scouts regional executive and later Cedar Rapids playground and recreation program leader, he shaped playgrounds, circus displays, murals, and town heritage through decades of service and volunteer art.
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Nit Hull
Boy Scouts
Cedar Rapids
Nat Hull
Linn County Historical Museum
Whitewater and Dredging Club Members Named
A list of individuals and nicknames appears with club affiliations and ambitions. Notable names include William Jefferson Clinton Bubba, Alfonse M. D Amato Fonz, Robert Dole Beltway Bob, Paula Jones, Colin Luther Powell The General, Hillary Rodham, and Dey Ralin Davari Tuts Union.
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William Jefferson Clinton
Bubba
Alfonse M. D’amato “Fonz
Whitewater
Hillary Rodham
Letter Carriers Explain Informational Picket Actions
In Cedar Rapids, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 373 notes June 19 informational picket nationwide and explains concerns over automated mail preparation. They urge input on mail handling, apologize for service disruptions, and pledge to continue delivering best possible service to customers. Barrie Russie signs for Branch 373.
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Postal Service
National Association of Letter Carriers
Branch 373
Cedar Rapids
United States Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service
Barrie Russie
Afl-Cio
Torch coverage sparks Cedar Rapids media clash
Local TV stations Channel 2 and Channel 9 faced criticism after opting against airing the final Olympic torch run to May's Island. Channel 7 carried the event with prominent officials including the mayor and governor in attendance. The debate centered on civic duty versus parochial competition.
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Channel 7
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
May’s Island
I am against the proposed Cedar River riverboat casino
Martha Troxel voices concern that a Cedar River riverboat casino would bring under age gambling and alcohol sold to minors, urging rejection to prevent more teens from gambling.
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Cedar River
Martha Troxel
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters policy and submission details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only the writer’s name and hometown will appear with the letter. Submissions may be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Bever Park’s Mountain Lion Exhibit Draws Criticism
In a guest column a reader condemns Bever Park’s mountain lion exhibit as a misused public space. They argue the animal is housed in confinement for spectator appeal and urge readers to contact City Hall to oppose the display.
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Bever Park
Discovery Channel
San Diego Zoo
Bever Park Management
City Hall
Aunt's view of teen girls and eraser tattoos
A suburban aunt reflects on guiding a 14 year old niece Raquel through adolescence. She weighs risks of sex, body image, and peer influence while noting the evolving bond and reminders that parental control fades as youths change. The piece underscores acceptance of change as long as not permanent.
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Washington
Raquel
Lenore Ammons
Tiffany
Ammons
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Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Mark Bowden
Mrs. Clinton
Mrs. Reagan
Clinton
Reagan
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Max
Marshall
Bimbo” the Clown
Mombo
Fred Petrick
Bimbo
St. Luke's Pediatrics Ward
Robert Dole
Beltway
Bob” Geriatrics Club
Paula Jones
Colin Luther Powell
Dey Ralin
Davari Tuts Union
the Gazette
Bush League
Bush
Bever
David Roberts
Dennis Rodman
Donna Britt
Washington Post Writers Group
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