Gazette Leadership Team and Roles
The Gazette Communications, Inc. leadership lineup includes 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, and Peg Schmitz as Vice President of Print Operations. Joe Hladky serves as Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters as President and COO, and Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Civilian casualties haunt Afghan bombing reports
The editorial recalls Baghdad's civilian suffering from the Gulf War and notes similar harms in Afghanistan where air raids by U.S. and British forces threaten Kabul and Kandahar. It cites refugees and journalist accounts, urging relief for innocent Afghans and an end to the bombing as Taliban operations face a break.
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Wonk and snark reshape Political Talk in Britain
A humorous clipping shows Geraldine Kemp noting that wonk means a student who studies excessively and wonky describes instability. The piece cites snark as a buzzword in England and mocks misused headlines and misprints in a series of examples.
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England
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Lewis
The Gazette Letter Submission Guidelines
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with name street address and daytime phone number required. Only name and hometown print. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com includes address and phone.
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Iowa Child project faces scrutiny over costs and risks
Critics question Iowa Child's reduced budget from 293 million to 225 million and its Coralville site near I-80 First Avenue. They warn attendance may fail to meet optimistic projections seen in Tampa San Francisco and Denver style aquariums, risking taxpayer funding and local services. Jean Lloyd-Jones and Robert Sayre co-found Iowa Citizens Against Childishness.
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Iowa
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Robert Sayre
University of Iowa
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Letters to the Gazette urge voting as patriotic duty
In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks readers urge action through voting. The piece notes blood donations and fundraisers, and laments low turnout in Cedar Rapids with a call to register and cast ballots on Nov. 6. It emphasizes liberty and democracy as the core duty of citizens.
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Linn County Auditor’s Office
Coralville Applauds Iowa Child Vision for Local Jobs
City leaders praise Coralville redevelopment along First Avenue highlighting the Iowa Child project and a new conference center hotel as engines of economic growth. The environmental facility would create skilled roles for curators educators botanists veterinarians and more with training ties to local colleges.
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Iowa City
First Avenue
Iowa Child
University of Iowa
Iowa Child Community Advisory Council
Kirkwood
Red Ribbon Week Urges Parental Action Against Drugs
Local schools wear red ribbons for Red Ribbon Week October 23 to 31 to promote drug free living. United States attorney Charles W. Larson Sr. urges family discussions, parental involvement, and awareness of illegal drug risks to youth and school zones. Contact Iowa centers for guidance and details.
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Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
Charles W. Larson Sr
United States
Northern District of Iowa
Paul Pate urged for Cedar Rapids mayoral bid
Kathie King Hoffmann advocates for Paul Pate focusing on issues and ideas after Oct 9 primaries. She urges unity through open communication, responsible budgeting, and collaboration with business groups to boost economic growth and city services ahead of the November 6 vote.
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