Gazette Leadership and Editorial Team Names
The Gazette lists its leadership including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO.
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Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Editorial urges voters to evaluate candidates during election season
The piece urges seeing candidates in person and watching debates, notes Gov. Tom Vilsack and Doug Gross will debate September 16 at Dows Auditorium, Coe College. It warns ads often show only part of the truth and predicts voters will focus on the economy over terrorism.
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Tom Vilsack
Doug Gross
Dows Auditorium
Coe College
McDonald’s to swap fry oil cutting harmful fat
The Los Angeles Times reports McDonald’s will switch to a different frying oil to significantly reduce a harmful fat type in its fries. Dietitians caution fries will not become a health food, though the change may boost public perception and patronage if health messaging resonates.
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Iffy mood guides verb choice in conditionals and notes
In a discussion of the subjunctive, two questions arise about had been born versus was born. Patricia O Conner explains that if a sentence begins with it and discusses contrary facts, should use were. The writer mocks Collins's book and notes proofreading lapses.
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Arthur Collins
Josephus
Canada
Jim
Patricia O'Conner
Grinnell College
Collins
Coping with grief through rituals after 9/11
An opinion piece argues that silence and ceremonies help process collective loss from 9/11. It notes how grief persists, urges personal and communal rituals, and highlights resources from the National Hospice and Iowa City Hospice.
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Iowa City Hospice
Iowacityhospice
Chris Klug
Iowa City
Stephen Connor
National
Readers challenge claims on homosexuality and Pedophilia
In letters to The Gazette a correspondent questions 100 percent proof linking homosexuality to pedophilia and urges Missouri style proof. The writer cites Lincoln to argue against openly discussing gay issues and to avoid appearing foolish.
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Missouri
Peace-making replaces violence memorial service invitation
Catholic sisters in Eastern Iowa invite all to a commemorative liturgy at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Convent, 1125 Prairie Drive NE, to imagine a world where forgiveness transforms revenge and peace-making replaces violence. Sisters Susan O Connor Hannon Arndorfer and Sister Pat Stepker sign.
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Brothers and Sisters
Sacred Heart Convent
Prairie Drive
Susan O’connor
Delores Hannon
Vicki Arndorfer
Sisters of Mercy
Reviewer praise sparks questions about service bias
A reader recalls Rollin Banderolo's review of Mondo's Tomato Pie and notes a lunch where seafood linguine had only two edible mussels. The reader wonders if Banderolo was recognized and received better service, prompting thoughts on bias in dining experiences.
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Rollin Banderolo
Mondo
Gibson Parents Rally Over Bus Fees At Mount Vernon Road
Parents including Viola Gibson and others protest ongoing bus fees. They argue the busy Mount Vernon Road makes crossing unsafe, yet they still pay. The letter-style complaint contrasts costs with safety concerns and questions cheese metaphorically.
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Viola Gibson
Mount Vernon Road
Colby
Monterey
Casino Debate Reminds of Hellish Greed and Hucksterism
The column attacks casino expansion as greed driven by nabobs of capitalism and charity funds diverted to profit. It cites C.S. Lewis on hell and questions the war chest of Tama while noting CEO scandals tarnishing business. It argues it may be our duty to shut it down.
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Charity
Teaching Profession in Cedar Rapids Deserves Honest Portrayal
A Cedar Rapids public school teacher argues against misconceptions about pay and workload. They note 190 day contracts, summer furloughs without pay, limited holiday pay, and extra hours outside school time, stressing dedication to students and community leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
The Gazette accepts reader letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require writer full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Limit 300 words per letter every 30 days. Column length about 650 words.
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Editorial
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Gazette Letter Policy Stance on Opinions and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letters accuracy or judge opinions. It invites equal opportunity for contradictions or corrections to be published by other readers.
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