Gazette personnel and leadership roster
The Gazette lists key executives and editors including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson Circulation Director Peg Schmitz Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters President and COO Ken Slaughter Executive Vice President and CFO for Gazettes Communications Inc.
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Editorial: Endorse Tom Harkin for Senate in Iowa
The Gazette editorial board backs Tom Harkin for re election citing his farm bill leadership and rural Iowa focus. It notes weaknesses in challenger Greg Ganske and questions about campaign tactics while urging broader policy support such as soy based energy and stem cell views. It adds hope for future stance on estate taxes.
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Letters condemn ethnic attack by Karen Balderston
Local readers condemn Balderston for xenophobic email about opponent Swati Dandekar. They praise Dandekar as capable representative and urge voters to support her in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids residents cite Iowa values and immigrant perspectives in urging electoral choice.
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Elect Harold Denton Linn County Attorney
Voter advisory highlighting Harold Denton's 27 years in the Linn County Attorney's Office and unanimous promotion to county attorney by Linn County supervisors. It contrasts with Pat Shey's limited prosecutorial experience and public disclosures about commissions, urging support for Denton as best qualified.
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Vilsack wage hike called a gimmick by reader
A reader argues the governor’s minimum wage proposal is an election year gimmick. They claim most workers are students paying higher tuition, and urge focus on broader education issues under Gov. Vilsack, backing Doug Gross.
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Paul Wellstone Remembered as Fighter for Causes
Washington Post editorial portrays Paul Wellstone as a fearless fighter for environmental and consumer issues, workers, and the mentally ill. It notes his long Senate career, cross party alliances, and votes on welfare reform and war authorizations. His death in a plane crash with family members shocked Minnesota and Washington.
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Deadline for letters to Gazette opinion page
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion department about the November 5 general election. Submissions must arrive by noon tomorrow. Shorter letters are preferred for print.
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The Gazette invites letters to editor and submission rules
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with full name and address. Writers must include daytime phone number. only name and hometown will be published. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days. Submissions may be edited. Include address and phone number via mail, fax, or email.
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Balderston Supported by Iowa GOP Distance Moves
The Republican Party of Iowa distances itself from Karen Balderston, candidate for House District 36. The move frames Balderston as beholden to voters, not party bosses, appealing to constituents who want a legislator who listens to them.
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Vote for Dr Julie Thomas for Congress on November 5
A letter advocating integrity and diligence in public service endorses Dr Julie Thomas as the best candidate for Congress. It emphasizes intelligence and reliability and urges readers to vote on November 5.
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Time for Change in Iowa House District 79
A voter-centered message contrasts Mike Owen and Dan Boddicker at a statewide forum in Iowa City. The piece emphasizes education, health care for seniors, and economy as priorities. It cites Boddicker’s stance on traditional family policy and criticizes other debated issues.
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Renee Sneitzer for Senate District 19
Advocate Renee Sneitzer grew up in Paterson New Jersey and rose to become a prosecutor and trial lawyer. She champions education access and quality of life with a living wage and volunteers in church and charitable groups. Vote for Renee Sneitzer on November 5.
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