Gazette leadership roster lists executive editors and officers
The Gazette releases a leadership roster naming Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Iowa lawmakers push photo ID for voters in polls
The State Government Committee backed a bill requiring photo ID to receive a ballot on an 8-5 party line vote. Critics warn it could hinder turnout, while proponents argue it curbs fraud. Skeptics note absentee voting and coercion deserve attention amid limited fraud evidence.
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Joe Bolkcom
Lown City
Iowa
Bellcom
the Gazette
Esome Republicans
Senate
Senate backs truth in campaigns on Washingtons Birthday
On George Washingtons Birthday the Iowa Senate approved Resolution No 11 by voice vote urging the Legislative Council to appoint a committee to promote truthfulness in political campaigns The measure shuns new lawmaking and seeks guidance rather than enforcement The piece recalls Sam Rayburns remark that telling the truth the first time eliminates the need to remember what was promised
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George Washington
Senate
Legislative Council
Sam Rayburn
U.S. House
Speaker
Rayburn
Iowa Senate
Only Force Can Check Saddam and WMD Threat
Norman Luxenburg argues that sanctions alone fail against Saddam Hussein and that only credible Anglo-American readiness to use major military force can prevent development of weapons of mass destruction. He cites past use of chemical weapons, missile strikes, and the Kuwait invasion to support decisive action.
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Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Tehran
Saddam
Kuwait
United Nations
Carl Sagan
Hitler
Kemal Ataturk
Turkey
Russia
Haiti
Evolution debate sparks column and Gazette critique
Betty McCollister and the Gazette spark a clash over evolution citing unproven theory and irreducible complexity. The piece argues naturalism vs. theism, big bang beginning, and alleged links to ethics and free will while noting scientific challenges to Darwinian ideas. Gene R. Brodrecht, Marion.
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Betty McCollister
Gazette
William Provine
The problem with faith based funding No basis of knowledge
Bart Kosko argues in his Gazette column that faith based funding rests on faith itself. The piece contrasts insiders and outsiders and questions the credibility of those who have not experienced love or coffee to discuss faith in God. Kosko is an electrical engineering professor at USC.
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Bart Kosko
Gazette
God
Kosko
University of Southern California
Beautify Greene Square and Aid Cedar Rapids Needy
The Greene Square Meals building supports Cedar Rapids volunteers who serve free afternoon meals for 15 years. Community groups urge continuing the Renaissance Group plan to beautify Greene Square and redesign the exterior to blend with other projects. Call a City Council member to show support for the meals program.
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Greene Square Meals
Cedar Rapids
Greene Square
Greene Square Meals Board
Renaissance Group
Support Linn-Mar school bond issue
A community letter thanks volunteers from the Linn-Mar Facilities Study Committee for a thorough, fiscally responsible bond recommendation. It notes informational meetings and a district endorsed plan by the Linn-Mar School Board and local chambers, urging residents to vote yes on March 13.
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Linn-Mar
Linnmarlions
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
MEDCO
Gazette letter policy invites 300 word max submissions
The Gazette explains submission rules requiring name street address and daytime phone number, with only the writer's name and hometown published. Provide address to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com for letters.
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