Gazette leadership lineup announced
The Gazette lists key leadership roles including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen overseeing Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chair Dave Storey as Editorial Board Chairman Scott Swenson as Vice President Advertising Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director and GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. names Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher Chuck Peters as President COO Ken Slaughter as EVP CFO.
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IMAX Dome Theatre Opens in Cedar Rapids at Science Station
The Cedar Rapids Science Station unveils the McLeod and Busse IMAX Dome Theatre this Friday marking Iowa’s only IMAX venue. The Living Sea showcases six channel sound with a porous screen and travel to oceans, while audiences enjoy near full seating in the 175 seat theater.
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Who first used the A word in Cheney recession remark
The passage cites Dick Cheney saying we may be on the front edge of a recession. It notes Clinton's distrust of rising energy costs and political blame over future distress. Economists forecast weak growth and a global recession risk, shaping partisan tensions as 2001 approached.
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Gazette Letters Policy and Publication Practice
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy nor imply endorsement of opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers for equal opportunity publication.
Listen Up! Kids Share Path to Safer Schools in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids at the Sheraton Four Points, 100 ninth and tenth graders from four schools spoke at a Peace Links Listen Up! event. They called for respectful behavior, responsible consequences for misdeeds, thorough but non police-state safety measures, and more student-led activities to improve school and community safety. Elisabeth Leach of Peace Links promoted the program and provided contact details for hosting it.
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Grassley and Harkin on Campaign Finance Reform
The letter criticizes Senators Grassley and Harkin for not vocalizing positions on the McCain Feingold reform bill. It argues moneyed interests influence politics and urges the Iowa senators to state clear positions and leadership, dismissing First Amendment objections. It questions loyalties to lobbyists over constituents and calls for accountability.
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Cedar Rapids public safety budget faced cuts spark strong questions
Residents warn that cuts threaten growth in calls for service and public safety. The letter notes losses of police officers, firefighters, records staff, and a secretary while overtime funding shrinks. It questions leadership of Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn and urges preservation of essential personnel.
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City budget debate urges street repairs over golf projects
A citizen argues after the budget approval that funds should prioritize road repairs over recent golf course projects. They call for departmental cuts to fix streets and question continued development of Ellis Golf Course and trails, noting weather limits usage and year-round city needs.
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Egg fertilization and chick development debate letter
Joyce Lahmann of Garnavillo argues in a March letter that grocery eggs are unlikely fertilized hens lay eggs in large facilities with roosters absent. She counters the idea that frying eggs proves fertilization and urges readers to consider farm biology.
Gazette Aims for Polite Clinton Bush Coverage
A reader muses on media bias and asks how much effort it would take The Gazette to publish positive remarks about Bill Clinton and negative notes about George W. Bush. The remark suggests balanced coverage is hard to achieve.
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Willing to ride the rails again in Cedar Rapids
Marianne Bern of Cedar Rapids urges reviving passenger trains to Cedar Rapids and Chicago citing past travels, weather safety, reduced road congestion, and lower air pollution as benefits. She notes many older residents would use trains regularly.
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Letters to The Gazette Welcome Public Commentary
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns addressing public matters. All submissions may be edited and cannot be returned. include writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not accepted.
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