Local newspaper leadership lineup announced
J F Hladky dr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Ken Slaughter holds the role of Vice President and Treasurer. Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager with Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
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Nussle to lead House transition team in GOP shift
Iowa congressman Jim Nussle, a rising Republican, is tapped by Newt Gingrich to head the transition team guiding the House from Democratic to Republican control. The assignment tests his fiscal conservatism and signals GOP confidence as they aim to shape 40 years of policy. Voters expect steady, cost-conscious governance and continued vigilance after a sweeping election.
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Cedar Rapids considers ordinance to curb loud car stereos
City officials move to limit vehicle sound systems by distance rather than decibels with a 50 foot hearing rule. Law aims to reduce noise while sparking debate over impact on youth culture and enforcement challenges.
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Can the GOP really cut spending
Washington column questions Republican willingness to cut federal spending across programs. It highlights farm subsidies, public broadcasting, arts funding, Amtrak, and committee power, citing figures and quotes to argue for deep structural reform and decentering spending decisions.
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Letter defending Islam against misrepresentation in Cedar Falls debate
Imam Farooq Abu-Elzahab of the Cedar Rapids Islamic Mosque asserts Islam is peaceful and condemns depictions of Islam as violent. He urges readers to reject bias and seek understanding amid coverage of a Cedar Falls couple’s fears and deportation case.
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Takeover Plot: A Force Seeks Control Through Corruption
Gary L. Roberts warns of a covert force using corrupted candidates to seize power. The plan allegedly floods campaigns with money, foments fear, overcrowds prisons, liberalizes crime laws, and preserves drug and gun flows to weaken society while shipping jobs abroad to cripple the nation’s economy.
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Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but not all can be printed. Letters must address public business, be editable, and cannot be returned. Include full name signature address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not published. 300 word limit per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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UNICEF Card Sale Volunteers At Hack's Shop Cedar Rapids
Twenty Linn County United Nations Association members volunteer at Hack's Coffee and Tea Shop for the annual UNICEF card and gift sale. They operate Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, inviting locals to support children worldwide before December 10.
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Perils of too many hyphens in Arizona journalism
Speaking to the Arizona Republic staff years ago, Carl Kane laments excessive hyphen usage and cites columnist Steve Wilson and others. He notes hyphenated forms can distort meaning, while some uses remain essential.
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