Gazette leadership roster and key executives listed
The Gazette outlines its top management and corporate officers including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, Dave Storey as Vice President of Advertising, Scott Swenson as Circulation Director, Peg Schmitz as Vice President of Print Operations, Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President and COO, and Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Gazette Editorial Urges Swift Air Travel Recovery
Editorial argues airline travel in the United States has rebounded to 80 to 85 percent of preattack schedules. It praises security gains, calls for continued calm and urges travelers to fly again, noting professional airline staff and improving passenger sentiment after the attacks.
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Reassessing Chauvinism in National Pride Debates
Letter writers discuss the meaning of chauvinism and the call for restraint amid rising nationalism. They praise Florence Babb for urging thoughtful analysis of terrorism and warn against exploiting tragedy for partisan aims. The pieces urge open discussion and global solidarity to address root causes of violence.
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Mayoral Primary Prompts Health and Freedom Debate
Voters are urged to back P T Larson in Cedar Rapids mayoral race to advance a ban on public smoking in restaurants and restore free speech and religious expression. The piece ties the race to public safety and elder issues, citing an April 1 2002 ban and calls for a Commission for Elderly Issues.
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Iowa tuition argued as bargain despite proposed increases
The Iowa debate centers on tuition hikes up to 20 percent over years, with advocates saying in state subsidies keep costs affordable while boosting aid and loans. Johnson County legislators, University of Iowa student government, and local educators weigh funding, access, and tax impacts. John Gelhaus of Iowa City schools is noted in the discussion.
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Safety vs Taxes Sparks Call for Change in Public Safety Post
The 2001 campaign and subsequent two years of governance are cited as evidence incumbent David Zahn prioritized tax cuts over safety. Critics note officer and firefighter losses, stretched patrols, and unresolved murders while opponents urge electing Russ Oviatt as the next public safety commissioner.
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Gazette invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Gazette announces policy for submission of letters up to 300 words and guest columns 600 to 650 words. Letters must include name, street address, and daytime phone. only name and hometown appear in print. Submissions should be sent to The Gazette, Box 511, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406, or via FAX or email.
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Deadline for Iowa municipal primary letters to The Gazette
The Gazette urges readers to submit letters to the opinion department by noon today. Short, proposal oriented pieces have better chances, focusing on how candidates will perform rather than personal attributes.
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