Gazette Names Bowden Elsen Storey Swenson Schmitz in Editorial Team
The Gazette unveils its leadership lineup with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen heading Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey serving as Vice President Print Operations Scott Swenson as Circulation Director and Peg Schmitz as Vice President.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Mount Vernon Road widening echoes past delays and controversy
A long road to completion for the Mount Vernon Road widening between 19th Street and Memorial Drive recalls earlier battles over frontage loss, environmental concerns, and union labor disputes. Reopened now with a center turn lane near 38th Street, the project still labs under weather and underground surprises, a familiar slog to motorists and officials.
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Mount Vernon Road
19Th Street
Memorial Drive
Mike Deupree
City Hall
38Th Street
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Deupree
Don Thomas
Gates faces renewed scrutiny as Microsoft battles antitrust
The article traces Microsoft and Bill Gates amid U S and European antitrust pressure. The Supreme Court refusal to review the case leaves a ruling intact while the European Commission reportedly evaluates a potentially $2.5 billion fine. Critics argue Gates’s approach shows guile over genius as regulators threaten to curb monopoly power.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Wall Street Journal
European Commission
Europe
Why Highway 100 plan won't work
David W. Johnson of Cedar Rapids argues IDOT should abandon the Highway 100 extension route as unsafe and costly. He notes heavy residential growth, traffic congestion, and environmental impact near Edgewood Road and Collins Road and urges a looped alternative away from developed neighborhoods.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Edgewood Road
Collins Road
Highway
David W. Johnson
Cedar Rapids supporters urge vote for Dale Todd in parks post
A Cedar Rapids resident lauds the City Council and parks leadership, praising momentum and new millennium vision. They endorse Dale Todd for parks and recreation, noting Todd’s community commitment and the city’s progress under council leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd
Protests in Iowa City Spark Reader Debate
Readers critique a October 9 report on about 60 peace demonstrators in Iowa City. They question the prominence given to the rally versus national security news and argue for broader coverage of global events and war impacts.
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University of Iowa
Classics Department
Balkans
Africa
America
Afghanistan
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Tom Janik
Cedar Rapids
United States
New York
Gazette invites reader letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with editing rights. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are not allowed. Letters limited to 300 words. one per writer every 30 days. Column length about 650 words max. Contact details provided for mail fax and email submissions.
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Logging plan at Sockum Ridge faces court injunction
The District Forester records 650 trees per acre at Sockum Ridge and judges total logging at 1,000 to 1,300 trees, with 300 plus living oaks removed. WCCB aims to log mainly live trees to maintain a mature oak forest, not just salvage. The plan could have a substantial impact if allowed.
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Washington County Conservation Board
WCCB
Iowa Supreme Court
Lockum Ridge
Supreme Court
Gazette Letter Policy on Readers Messages
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or value judgments in letters. It welcomes corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of differing opinions.
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