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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Althea Cole
I had no plans on being a journalist until a friend learned of an editorial fellowship opportunity at The Gazette and asked himself, “Who do I know in Cedar Rapids who has an opinion on everything?” After the successful completion of my editorial fellowship, I joined the staff at the newspaper I grew up reading, where I review letters to the editor and write a weekly opinion column.
Before I joined The Gazette, I did some cool freelance jobs and was active in political organizing and grassroots campaigning. I also continue to work in a seasonal role with my county elections department.
Outside of work, there’s nothing I love more than a good laugh, a good meal, and a good time with friends and family. I also love a good hand of cribbage, a good round of trivia, and a good football game. Go Cyclones!
Latest Articles by Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Oct. 19, 2025 5:00 am16d ago
For today’s column, The Gazette’s most ardently conservative opinion columnist (that’s me!) is going to write something nice about a …
Staff Columnists Oct. 13, 2025 1:51 pm21d ago
Sooner or later, Des Moines Public Schools will need to hire a permanent replacement for Ian Roberts, an illegal alien …
Staff Columnists Oct. 5, 2025 5:02 pm29d ago
Roberts proved Republicans’ points better than Republicans ever could
Staff Columnists Sep. 28, 2025 5:00 am37d ago
It’s nice to know that Americans on both the left and right sides of the political spectrum agree on something: …
Staff Columnists Sep. 21, 2025 5:00 am44d ago
Hate on your screen can lead to trouble unforeseen
Staff Columnists Sep. 14, 2025 5:00 am51d ago
We all know that the more prominent the politician, the more security is needed to ensure their safety — and …
Staff Columnists Sep. 7, 2025 5:00 am58d ago
I will never forget the day an elderly man named Delbert Block walked into the GOP Victory Office in Hiawatha. …
Staff Columnists Aug. 31, 2025 5:44 pm64d ago
No, they’re not taking away your IPERS benefits. That’s the most important thing anyone can take away from this column. …
Staff Columnists Aug. 24, 2025 5:00 am72d ago
I knew before any of it started that last Sunday was going to be a good day. Any day is …
Staff Columnists Aug. 17, 2025 5:00 am79d ago
I didn’t have much to say at first about the efforts of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans to …
Staff Columnists Aug. 10, 2025 5:00 am86d ago
Leaders of a Tuesday rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Cedar Rapids seemed happy to take the …
Staff Columnists Aug. 4, 2025 4:58 pm91d ago
If their true motivations were to organize troops of angry demonstrators to wave signs, shout chants and sing songs, two …
Staff Columnists Jul. 27, 2025 5:55 pm99d ago
In an effort to combat ideological bias in higher education, the Iowa Board of Regents had planned to consider a …
Staff Columnists Jul. 23, 2025 11:38 am103d ago
Public television played a huge role in my educational development as a young child. My parents say I taught myself …

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