Gazette leadership roster and publishing executives
The Gazette lists key leaders including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages. It names Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman, Scott Swenson as VP Advertising, Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director, and Ken Slaughter as EVP CFO. The parent company Gazette Communications Inc also appears with Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher and Chuck Peters as President COO.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Listen to the people as Mount Vernon Road growth looms
Editor argues the council faces mixed signals over a 73 lot housing plan south of Mount Vernon Road SE and a potential East Post Road extension. Residents split on trees, roads, and a Cedar River crossing, while a Cedar River bridge study and park land reserves shape future planning.
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Community letter questions East Post Road extension
A reader criticizes the proposed southward extension of East Post Road past Mount Vernon Road toward Cedar River and Highway 30. The writer urges a belt-line metro route using Highway 30 and 13 and County Home Road, opposing the arterial through a forest and fragile habitat.
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The Pool memories shape a Cedar Rapids vote
A parent reflects on childhood at The Pool in Cedar Rapids and urges a July 10 vote yes to fund safe summer recreation for youth, emphasizing independence, responsibility, and access to quality facilities.
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Cedar Rapids
Gun fears and traffic deaths collide in a citizen rights plea
A reader argues that traffic crash fatalities exceed gun violence and criticizes police use of firearms, asserting constitutional protections and equal justice. The letter questions how gun rights are weighed against driver safety and accuses lawmakers of granting police broad powers.
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American Gothic Tour Showcases Cedar Rapids Statues
Rita McDermott of Cedar Rapids invites residents to walk the American Gothic Tour to view the "Overalls All Over" sculpture in downtown Cedar Rapids and the Czech Museum statue. She notes vandalism damaged male figures and some accessories but praises local artists and sponsors. Grant Wood would be proud.
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Grant Wood
Local option tax vote letters due by July 3 in Gazette
The Gazette invites letters from readers about the July 10 local option sales tax vote on Cedar Rapids swimming pools. Submissions must reach the opinion department by noon Tuesday July 3 and be under 300 words to be considered.
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Freedom Festival celebrates community through BBQ Roundup and Heroes Luncheon
A reader praises the Freedom Festival committee for a wonderful June 22 BBQ Roundup with perfect weather and fabulous food. They applaud the Heroes luncheon honoring local residents, praise Gazette coverage, and urge expanded family friendly events and growing celebration year after year.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns addressing civic matters. Submissions must include the writer's full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Letters are subject to editing with no anonymous pieces accepted.
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Iowa
Iowa counties show varied paths to growth in 1990s
The census shows 54 of 99 counties gained population in the 1990s, led by urban and border counties. Rural growth often came from net migration while many large counties relied on natural increase. Decatur Ringgold Van Buren marked notable rural gains and Benton showed migration-driven growth. Thomas G. Ryan, Cedar Falls, University of Northern Iowa.
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