The Gazette Leadership Roster and Executives
The Gazette lists leadership including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen for Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Editorial Pages Editor and Board Chairman. Joe Hladky chairs as Publisher Chuck Peters as President, COO Ken Slaughter as CFO Scott Swenson as VP Advertising Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director and Gazette Communications, Inc. executives.
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Iowa Eyes Bold Teacher Pay Reform Across Parties
Iowa considers sweeping reform to replace the years of service based pay with a performance linked career path. Gov. Vilsack favors a 12 week training option for new teachers plus mentoring and professional development to attract and retain staff. Republican legislators push a similar plan focusing on team based pay and stronger compensation for student outcomes. Critics warn about evaluation burdens and external social factors on performance. The proposal aims to modernize teaching rewards but faces funding and implementation challenges.
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Is there a gun show loophole explained by policy experts
Kristen Rand discusses the gun show loophole and its impact on background checks. She cites federal reports and public opinion while detailing legislative efforts by lawmakers to close the loophole and strengthen the Brady Act protections.
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No easy fix gun control myth on gun show loophole
H Sterling Burnett argues background checks at gun shows won t reduce crime citing NIJ and BJS data showing only 1 7 2 percent of crime guns come from gun shows and detailing NICS flaws. He notes most show vendors are licensed and critics stress private sales avoid checks.
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