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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 Sep. 18, 2022 7:00 am1143d ago
The policy passed for the benefit of some could come at a cost for others
Staff Columnists Sep. 11, 2022 7:00 am1150d ago
Every now and then, an interested person will ask me how I choose a topic for each of my columns. …
Staff Columnists Sep. 4, 2022 7:00 am1157d ago
To many, labor unions symbolize the collective force of the American worker. To many others, they represent a concept that can be driven in the wrong direction.
Staff Columnists Aug. 28, 2022 7:00 am1164d ago
Being eligible for financing doesn’t mean a person can afford what they’re buying
Staff Columnists Aug. 21, 2022 7:00 am1171d ago
Now instead of fighting for Iowa voters, Democrats are turning their back on them.
Staff Columnists Aug. 14, 2022 7:00 am1178d ago
The Biden administration seems to have gotten used to telling us things about our economic health and welfare that aren’t exactly accurate.
Staff Columnists Aug. 7, 2022 6:00 am1185d ago
I think I knew even then that there would be certain things I would want look back on
Staff Columnists Jul. 31, 2022 7:00 am1192d ago
While political policy isn’t the sole driver of inflation, it plays a crucial role
Staff Columnists Jul. 24, 2022 9:30 am1199d ago
Twice a week, I play trivia with some of my election office colleagues, who are all pretty left-leaning politically. One …
Staff Columnists Jul. 17, 2022 6:00 am1206d ago
Rarely are the stories told of people with chronic conditions who responsibly use opioids.
Staff Columnists Jul. 11, 2022 5:00 am1212d ago
I wish I could insist that both sides of the ideological spectrum are equally inflamed. I can’t.
Staff Columnists Jul. 3, 2022 9:57 am1220d ago
What a terrible time it is for both sides of the argument to remain so entrenched.
Staff Columnists Jun. 26, 2022 9:00 am1227d ago
New worker classification could put millions out of work
Staff Columnists Jun. 19, 2022 7:00 am1234d ago
Each child of a loving father thinks their dad is the best dad ever.
Staff Columnists Jun. 12, 2022 6:45 am1241d ago
If you won’t advocate for the policies we want, we’ll find someone who will.


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