Gazette leadership roster lists executives editors and officials
The Gazette presents a roster of its top management and editorial leaders including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson Circulation Director Peg Schmitz Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters President and COO Ken Slaughter Executive VP CFO.
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Patch-up solutions fail to address hunger in Iowa
The Gazette outlines poverty trends in 1997 with 9.9 percent below the poverty line statewide and 13.7 percent of children in Iowa. It notes county disparities, high meal assistance rates, and critiques legislators for quick fixes like dove hunting bills instead of durable programs to feed hungry children.
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Disarming the gun controllers
Robert A. Levy argues that anti gun campaigns fail. He cites court defeats for city suits against gun makers and urges enforcement of existing laws over new controls. He links gun violence to social pathologies and calls for constitutional rights protection.
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Restore funds for Iowa Veterans Home as promise to service members
Iowa state representative Andra Atteberry urges restoring funding for the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. She appeals to veterans’ service, citing family military backgrounds and the Marines Hymn, arguing honoring the word and duty requires funding stability for veterans and spouses.
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GOP hypocrisy over tax caps praised by Iowa voter
John Prestemon of Waukon criticizes the Iowa Senate and the Farm Bureau for backing county tax levy caps. He argues local control is being eroded by lawmakers claiming fiscal conservatism and calls on voters to remove officials who betray local governance.
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Gazette letters seek reader input with contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Postville clashes spark debate over Hasidic councilor
Stephen Bloom argues the election of Aron Goldsmith shows Postville beginning to merge cultures and resist ethnic intolerance while Hasidic residents debate identity and openness amid national scrutiny of Postville in his book.
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