Gazette leadership and key executives listed in official roster
The document names Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director Gazette Communications Inc Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO.
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Rekindle civics education not just in schools
Editorial notes advisers want to restore civics lessons as part of a broad push to teach citizenship duties. It cites Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone and urges parental example, community programs, smaller schools, and extracurriculars as proven ways to boost civic engagement beyond schooling.
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Gazette invites letters up to 300 words
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone number for verification. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mailing address is The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax or email options provided.
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Buffett warns of a major nuclear attack on New York or Washington
The investor forecasts a near term nuclear threat to the United States with New York or Washington as likely targets. Beers urges Congress to boost public diplomacy funding, while Bolton expands the axis of evil to six nations, provoking caution about militarism and self-fulfilling prophecies.
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Letters to the Gazette Warn on Yard Sign Vandalism
A Linn County reader and treasurer of the Cindy Golding campaign condemns theft and damage of political yard signs for the June 4 primary. The letter urges reporting vandalism to police and explains sign placement rules and restrictions for homeowners businesses and visibility.
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Cindy Golding
Road project marathon in Cedar Rapids stalls local business
A Cedar Rapids street dubbed a never ending road project draws attention as spring brings orange barricades and traffic delays. Residents blame the streets commissioner as businesses close or suffer financial losses amid ongoing construction.
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Protect unborn from abortion and embryonic research
Opinion notes three April 28 pieces on cloning embryos and protecting rights. It argues against embryonic cloning and research, promotes stem cell alternatives, and criticizes Iowa policies and funding on abortion and child protection with moral concerns.
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Center For Genetics and Society
Why sheriffs didn’t release records
The Gazette claimed that 60 percent of sheriff offices did not release public records when asked for concealed weapon permit lists. Reporters refused to identify themselves beyond a name and sought full permit lists with personal details including Social Security numbers. The piece questions motive and calls for dialogue and safeguards.
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Tornado Warning Viewership Spar For Better Weather Coverage
A reader praises Melinda Swezey Tomsic for her weather column and calls for reduced drama during heavy rain and tornado warnings. The letter advocates pre empting ads to allow 30 more minutes of viewing while meteorologists refine alerts for imminent tornadoes.
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