Gazette leadership lineup and executive team
The Gazette outlines its executive team with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen guiding Editorial Pages. Dave Storey chairs the Editorial Board, Scott Swenson leads Advertising, Peg Schmitz handles Circulation, and Ken Slaughter serves as CFO. Joe Hladky is Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President, and the COO role is held by another chief executive.
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California energy policy under fire from editorial
The editorial questions Governor Gray Davis on energy economics amid California's power crunch. It notes delayed plant construction, import limits, and argues price caps may worsen shortages. Critics warn caps reduce incentives to conserve and expand supply, contrasting federal voices urging alternatives.
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Strawberry given treatment and community service for probation violations
Darryl Strawberry, a former star slugger, faced a Florida judge for a drug-charge probation violation. He received commitment to a private treatment center, and 100 hours of community service, with the judge urging him to prove himself off the field.
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Gazette Letters Policy for Submissions
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not accepted. The limit is 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length around 650 words. Address Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa.com Include full name address and phone. online names are not sufficient.
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Letters to the Gazette Urge Vilsack Veto HF 304
A reader argues Iowa House Bill 304 would restrict voting by closing polls early reducing satellite polling and delaying registration. The letter claims little fraud and calls for voting convenience similar to ATMs and online banking, urging a veto and broader access.
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Scouts Iowa City clash over equity policy and access
The Iowa City Community School Board faces a dispute over its equity statement seen as enforcing political correctness. Critics say the policy targets the Boy Scouts by imposing a selective building fee to limit their use of public spaces.
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Ban Smoking in Cedar Rapids Restaurants Proposed
The recommendation urges a city ordinance banning smoking in all food serving establishments to protect workers and patrons. It cites WHO data on smoking as a leading global health risk and argues secondhand smoke harms non smokers as well.
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Teachers deserve merit pay debate rises with survey
AFT survey sparking push for higher pay as teachers argue salaries must be competitive. Despite a 3.2 percent raise last year, average pay sits around 42000 with long summer vacation. Education data show salaries rising while student achievement falls, prompting questions about merit pay validity.
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Merit Pay for Teachers Benefits Students and the Nation
Darcy Ann Olsen argues merit based pay would reward skilled teachers, curb incompetence, and align pay with performance. She notes union rules protect uniform salaries, cites DC where pay exceeds rival states despite low achievement, and suggests parent choice as a path to effective pay reform.
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