Newspaper leadership lineup announces new executive team
Joe Hladley becomes a key figure alongside President Chuck Peters and COO Ken Slaughter. Dale Larson advances to VP level in finance while Jerry Elsen remains Editor of Editorial Pages and leads the Editorial Board with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Elsen
Iowa editors oppose heavier penalties for attacking sports officials
Editorial argues assault is assault regardless of location and warns singling out athletes officials markets unfair penalties. It notes rising hostilities at games, cites Iowa High School Athletic Association figures, and urges judges to decide cases on seriousness rather than special sports arena standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Aer
Iowa High School Athletic Association
No tapping reserves or cutting fuel tax opposed
Opinion piece rejects tapping the emergency oil stockpile and suspending the 4.3 cent federal gasoline tax. It argues the stockpile is for true emergencies and warns against deficit highway funding. It notes higher prices this year and compares U S prices to Europe and Asia while forecasting potential OPEC actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bob Dole
United States
Europe
Asia
Hong Kong
National Food Processors Association
OPEC
Energy
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Bush faces four challenges after McCain campaign pause
The piece argues John McCain suspended his campaign after defeats in key states and predicts George W. Bush should reach out to McCain. It outlines four hurdles for Bush, including Gore’s nomination likelihood, Clinton fatigue, Gore’s unprincipled image, and hostile media coverage as the 2000 race shapes up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
McCain
Sedona
Ariz
Sen
John McCain
Ohio
New York
Missouri
California
Florida
Jeb Bush
Texas
George W. Bush
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Theodore Roosevelt
Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Reform Party
Gov. Bush
Michigan
New Hampshire
Bush
al Gore
Pat Buchanan
H. Ross Perot
Senators weigh display of Ten Commandments in chambers
In Iowa, fourteen senators push a resolution to show the Ten Commandments in the Senate. Sen. Steve King defends Judeo Christian values while opposing public display, arguing for neutral government and freedom of religion for freethinkers and taxpayers alike. Contact details are provided for viewpoint input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Steve King
R-Kiron
Iowa
King
Edison Schools offer major benefits for Cedar Rapids schools
Edison would invest to develop staff, curriculum, and infrastructure with guaranteed student performance gains. They would reduce the superintendent's workload, operate with a proven curriculum and experienced team, and allow a smooth transition if goals are not met. The board is urged to accept soon to avoid higher costs and improvenent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Edison
Lew Finch
Finch
Leonard Pitts Jr. column on parenting duties
The columnist argues parents must instill behavior and a helpful outlook in children. He condemns delinquent parenting and urges responsible guidance to prevent society from declining. The piece ends with a call for readers to reflect on their own influence and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Pitts Jr
Gazette letter submission guidelines and contact data
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent by mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Whispers on Iowa Issues Spark Design Debate
A citizen calls for a reverse Iowa statehood quarter featuring a heart muscle to symbolize the heartland. The note questions the Iowa Child project and argues for prioritizing local flora and seeds over international rain forest education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Heartland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Hladley
Chuck Peters
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Mark Bowden
Bill Clinton
Washington
Bill
Hillary Clinton
White House
Balkans
Clinton
Gore
Bill Bradley
Robert Shrum
Carter Eskew
Philip Terzian
Providence Journal
Kurzzz
Yahoo.com
Guardian
Leonard Pitts