Gazette personnel directory snapshot
The Gazette lists key leadership including Mark Bowden executive editor Jerry Elsen editor of editorial pages Dave Storey editorial board chairman and vice president Scott Swenson advertising circulation director Peg Schmitz print operations. Gazette Communications, Inc. names Joe Hladky chairman and publisher Chuck Peters president and COO Ken Slaughter executive VP and CFO.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Manufacturing Index Shows Shrinkage But Less Severe
The National Association of Purchasing Management reports a 47.9 percent index for manufacturing activity last month, under 50 signaling contraction. The index has improved from 41.2 in January, yet overall output and profits remain squeezed amid weak demand and discount-driven sales.
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Federal Reserve Board
Alan Greenspan
Greenspan
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
U.S
The
Wall Street Journal
Cheney Utah visit sparks clash over guns at GOP event
During Dick Cheney's appearance at the Utah GOP state organizing convention in Sandy authorities saw twenty five guns ammunition clips and two knives checked at the door despite gun owners urging protests. Secret Service forbids firearms in VP venues while some owners argue for carry rights.
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GOP
Sandy
Salt Lake City
Utah Gun Owners Alliance
Secret Service
Janalee Tobias
Women Against Gun Control
Reuters
Bill Clayton
Associated Press
U.S
Dick Cheney
Utah
Grange Urges FTC to Block Nestle Ralston Purina Buyout
National Grange and major consumer groups press FTC to block Nestle's 10.1 billion acquisition of Ralston Purina, warning the deal would create a monopsony controlling as much as 70 percent of pet food ingredients and hurt farmers with below market prices. Iowa leaders Tom Harkin and Chuck Grassley weigh in on antitrust and agricultural impact.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Nestle
Washington
Nestle-Ralston Purina
Harvard Law School
Einer Elhauge
America
New York City
Thompson Financial
Kraft
Nabisco
Kellogg
Keebler
Pepsico
Unilever
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Agriculture Department
Harkin
Senate Agriculture
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
Agriculture
Chuck Grassley
Granges Oppose Nestle Ralston Merger Impact
Iowa State Grange president Gene Edelen of Cedar Rapids joins the Consumer Federation of America in urging the FTC to block the Nestle Ralston Purina merger. CFA warns market power could raise pet food costs and squeeze farmers, claiming consumers face higher prices.
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Gene Edelen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Grange
Iowa
Debated Hy-Vee expansion sparks Cedar Rapids tax worry
Kerry V Strange argues in Cedar Rapids that funding a First Avenue Hy-Vee project risks rising property taxes and sets a dangerous precedent. He questions city council willingness to subsidize a supermarket, urging a public vote and clearer cost details.
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Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids
Super Target
Home Depot
Hy-Vee Corporation
Cedar Rapids school board race targets budget waste in ESC
A candidate denounces Cedar Rapids Educational Service Center spending with 331 employees and 9.24 million in salaries, calling for reduced admin costs and more classroom focus. Brian Weaver is described as the challenger aiming to expose spending and promote taxpayer input before the upcoming election.
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Woods
Cedar Rapids
Educational Service Center
ESC
Brian Weaver
Gazette Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will publish. One letter per writer per 30 days. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email gazedit fyiowa com. Ensure full name address and daytime phone.
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Gazette Readers Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter facts or judge opinions. It allows reader corrections or contrary views to be published in equal opportunity, preserving a platform for diverse letters.
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