Gazette Communications Leadership Team
The Missouri based Gazette Communications announces its executive lineup with Joe Hladky as top official along with Chuck Peters serving as Chairman and Publisher. Ken Slaughter holds the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer while an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer completes the leadership team.
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the Gazette
Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Nude Soccer at Luther College Ends as Handbook Clamps Down
The Gazette Editorial argues Luther College officials overreacted by adding strict sanctions to the student handbook after nude soccer gatherings became highly publicized. It criticizes fines of 250 dollars, one year probation, campus job bans, and residence hall eviction as excessive while urging reconsideration.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Luther College
Richard Torgerson
Ruth Handler Barbie creator dies at 85
Ruth Handler co founded Mattel and created Barbie who debuted in 1959 becoming a global icon. Her line expanded with Ken Midge and countless accessories while critics argued Barbie promoted unrealistic standards, though sales persisted and Barbie diversified to ethnic variants.
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Mattel Toy Company
Barbie
Mattel
Ken
Midge
Amtrak Help Not A Free Ride
Los Angeles Times editorial argues Amtrak needs substantial funding and reform not a free ride. It credits new president David Gunn for focus on efficiency while noting debt, maintenance cuts, and long distance losses.
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Los Angeles Times
Mtrak
David L. Gunn
New York
Philadelphia
America
Washington
Congress
Northeast Corridor
California
Pacific Northwest
Empire Builder
Chicago
Seattle
Amtrak Reform Council
Respect the Flag and Anthem Weighing Changes
A veteran urges reverence for the flag and national anthem. The author questions altering the anthem at events and calls on government and veterans to revisit the song’s origins and meaning. He emphasizes unity and pride in American symbols.
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Family of Johnny Campbell Shown Compassion After Fatal Shooting
June Hoaglan of Aurora commends the Rowley family of Johnny Campbell for their commendable and compassionate reaction after deputies from Buchanan County fatally shot him following a shotgun exchange. She praises their good common sense and offers thoughts and prayers.
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Rowley
Buchanan County Sheriff's Deputies
Bogus arguments hamper gun debate
A pair of April letters expose polarizing gun policy rhetoric. A defender invokes the Second Amendment while misrepresenting regulation aims, and another writer accuses opponents of treasonous thinking, hindering productive debate.
Ear Candling Under Fire From Health Experts
The piece notes ear candles lack scientific support and cites FDA actions banning imports and cease and desist orders. It highlights that tests show soot and melted candle wax rather than ear wax as residue, and that some experiments occur away from ears with identical gunk.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
United States
Canada
Cleo
Gazette letter policy and submission details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires full name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be printed. Include address Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with full identification.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charter schools touted as more for taxpayers money
National Charter Schools Week highlights accountability and performance as charter schools test students annually, offer parental choice, and aim to improve schools with site based management and less bureaucracy. The piece notes strong interest in starting new charters, calls for broader approval, and questions Iowa’s state led charter restrictions.
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Iowa
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