Gazette leadership credits and management team
The Gazette lists its executive editor Mark Bowden, editorial pages editor Jerry Elsen, editorial board chair Dave Storey, and other key staff including Scott Swenson, Peg Schmitz, and department heads. It also names Gazettes Communications, Inc. leaders Joe Hladky, Chuck Peters, and Ken Slaughter in top roles.
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Cedar Rapids debated cabin replica plans and preservation
Editorial questions whether building a replica of Osgood Shepherds cabin on the Cedar River is worthwhile. Proposals favored moving focus to Ushers Ferry Historic Village or honoring Nicholas Brown in the park, with preservation urged over recreating a possibly dubious tavern/home.
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Seminole Valley Road
Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters welcome from readers in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown may appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email.
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Iowa
Gift a Park Not a Gift Verb in Friendly Grammar Bloopers
Bonnie Rausch shares a long list of language bloopers from the space, including spelling disputes over teense and teensy and the claim that Fresh Mexican is now copywrited by Cevy’s. She also notes verb usage, apostrophe glitches, and proofreading slips across four items.
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Bonnie Rausch
Garfield
Bonnie
Cevy’s
Cedar Falls
Iowa lawmakers clash over Official English and wage goals
Senator Joe Bolkcom criticizes GOP leaders for failing to address Iowa's rising wage gaps and worker shortages. He cites proposed Official English legislation and right to work debates as misaligned with employment needs, urging bipartisan action to attract and grow a skilled workforce.
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Trucker arrogance blamed for roadway fatalities debate
A reader counters a March 5 letter blaming thoughtless driving in truck crashes. He cites DOT fatality trends since 1985 and criticizes enforcement and weather risks while noting many truck-caused crashes occur in heavy traffic on ramps and snowy or crowded corridors. He recounts a Cedar Rapids I 380 observation on speed and enforcement.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Officials Debate Ballpark Funds and Street Overhaul
Robert P. Scott argues in Cedar Rapids letters that city money should fix streets and public facilities rather than back a costly ballpark and new train project. He suggests reallocating funds from the ballpark toward Collins Road and downtown street improvements.
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Lindale
Robert P. Scott
Cedar Rapids
Sacred cow blocks India's progress in education and reform
The author argues the sacred cow mindset, including the education establishment, hinders India's prosperity and Iowa public schools lag despite high spending. He cites wealth and intellect in India but claims stagnation due to entrenched practices. Frederick Steinbron, Jesup.
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India
Iowa
City to spend 150000 on U S Cellular Center sign in Cedar Rapids
Gordon Emmons questions why Cedar Rapids will pay 150000 for a sign reading U S Cellular Center with City of Five Seasons small text and 130000 to upgrade the marquee. He cites lack of response from officials and refers to Greene Square property funding for the needy.
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Five Seasons
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Greene Square
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