Postville seeks new mayor to lead through tough recovery
The Gazette urges residents to fill the vacant mayoral post after Robert Penrod’s resignation amid a welfare of fiscal strain and immigration tension. The council aims to appoint at the April 13 meeting to avoid a special election and guide Postville toward recovery and unity.
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Postville
Robert Penrod
Penrod
Darcy Radloff
Kosher Meatpacker Agriprocessors Inc
Radloff
Angry reader critiques energy dividend hikes and AIG backlash
A reader criticizes Alliant Energy for a $1.50 per share dividend increase and questions rate hikes. The letter condemns Senate remarks on AIG bonuses as excessive and argues against federal overreach in private contracts while defending free market limits.
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Alliant Energy
AIG
Iam
Liz Rhodes Robins
Grassley urged AIG bonus repayments amid bailout anger
Readers react to the AIG bailout storm with calls for executives to resign, public accountability on Capitol Hill, and a critique of political posturing. Critics urge accountability for the economic debacle and demand real responsibility from leaders.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
AIG
Capitol Hill
Barack Obama
Not Everyone Is High School Material
A columnist argues graduation rates show a failing high school system with nearly one third not earning diplomas. He notes socioeconomic gaps but questions school structure and calls for broader options and standardized reporting to reveal true dropout levels and future costs.
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Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education
Gazette Editorial Board and Contact Information
The Gazette established 1883 lists its editorial board including Dave Storey publisher Lyle Muller editor Jeff Teckienburg opinion page editor and others. Contact details for the opinion page editor are provided with a phone number and website.
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Dave Storey
the Gazette
Lyle Muller
Jeff Teckienburg
Steve Buttry
The Gazette Seeks Reader Letters For Publication
The Gazette invites letters addressing public issues. Include writer name, street address, and phone for verification. 250 word limit, one letter per writer every 30 days, mailing address, fax, or email options available. The Gazette does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions. readers may submit corrections.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazcomm.com
Outrage and pay reform in a blunt column
Todd Dorman argues outrage fuels political debate and corporate excess. He cites Grassley Obama and AIG bonuses, warns against short term gains, and urges reforms tied to executive pay and accountability. The piece ends with a call for discussion at the author’s blog.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Barack Obama
Main Street
AIG
America
New Orleans
Cedar Rapids
Rwanda
Darfur
Grassley
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