Gazette Communications Leadership Team Named
Gazette Communications announces Joseph Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO. The trio leads the company's strategic direction and financial management.
Tripling ethanol market eyed to aid corn growers
Senators proposed to triple ethanol use in gasoline, aiming for at least 5 billion gallons by 2012. Fred Yoder credits the plan with expanding the market for corn and ethanol, though farmers worry prices may still lag without stronger gains.
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Hawkeyes win Big Ten tourney then fall to Ohio State
Iowa stuns Indiana 62-60 on a buzzer beating shot by Luke Recker to capture the Big Ten Conference Tournament, then loses to Ohio State 81-64 in the final. Iowa earns a National Invitation bid, facing LSU at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Wednesday.
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Gazette Letter Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns. Include full name signature address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Letters capped at 300 words, one per writer every 30 days. column length suggested under 650 words. Contact options include mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Space science ties and Cold War echoes through Van Allen saga
Iowa City Gazette recounts James Van Allen and Soviet physicist Yuri Galperin collaboration and the shift from open scientific exchange to modern reproduction of work. Galperin helped place Sputnik III instruments, reflecting postwar cooperation before signs of era-driven collaboration declines. Tom Walsh reports.
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Train travel in Iowa urged before Amtrak cuts loom
Sandy Snyder from Cedar Rapids asks readers to contact Sen Grassley, Sen Harkin, and Rep Leach to press for federal funding of passenger rail as Amtrak warns of ending service for 18 trains including routes across Iowa after Oct 1. The appeal highlights benefits of rail travel and urges immediate action.
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Science education and math miseducation questioned
The Gazette critique cites poor math and science skills among students and cites examples of faulty science claims. It cites lack of interest, overreliance on calculators, and administrative attitudes as factors, urging action and even a charitable gesture to IRENEW.
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Lewinsky Reclaims Image in HBO Documentary
Norah Vincent reviews Monica Lewinsky in Monica in Black and White, noting the three day Cooper Union session reveals a mature, reflective Lewinsky addressing her past, media scrutiny, and the Clinton era. The piece portrays her as a damaged yet nuanced figure striving for self understanding and respect.
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