116 3rd St SE
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 Nov. 20, 2021 3:47 pm1444d ago
Those who are vaccinated, myself included, should consider that “doing our part” to fight COVID-19 might include listening to the concerns of our unvaccinated peers
Staff Columnists Nov. 7, 2021 6:00 am1458d ago
I’m thankful for the opportunity to write a column that people read. I know they’re reading because some take the time to comment.
Staff Columnists Oct. 29, 2021 4:18 pm1466d ago
If you’ve grown weary of the bitter partisanship that has clouded the Cedar Rapids mayoral race, brace yourself for more ugliness.
Staff Columnists Oct. 10, 2021 5:00 am1486d ago
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are those of its author and do not represent the views or opinions …
Opinion Sep. 25, 2021 6:00 am1501d ago
Does a pediatric COVID-19 mortality rate of 0.01 percent truly the extreme measures some have demanded?
Opinion Sep. 11, 2021 6:00 am1515d ago
“If all I did was protect people from being oppressed ... then I don’t feel it was a waste of my time.”
Opinion Aug. 28, 2021 6:00 am1529d ago
I’m bothered by the outcry from teachers. It makes me wonder what their classroom instruction involved in the first place.
Opinion Aug. 15, 2021 7:30 am1542d ago
“Infrastructure” is a beguiling word. It deceives us into giving politicians the OK to spend gobs of money on the promise of things like new roads and better bridges.
Opinion Jul. 24, 2021 6:00 am1564d ago
Incentives work. They are perhaps the most robust driver of human behavior.
Opinion Jul. 7, 2021 8:29 am1581d ago
In a “post-truth” era, anyone with strong opinions can find an echo chamber of information
Opinion Jun. 20, 2021 8:00 am1598d ago
Sand, with his deer hunting bow in one hand and a slice of breakfast pizza in the other, has built an audience — but his latest act of self-promotion seems to have backfired
Opinion Jun. 12, 2021 9:00 am1606d ago
Early last June, I committed an atrocity. My crime: Offending a white woman by clicking “like” on a Facebook post …
Opinion May. 30, 2021 8:00 am1619d ago
Charter schools aren’t subject to less accountability than traditional public schools. They’re subject to more.
Staff Columnists Apr. 10, 2023 11:02 am939d ago
Retailers could have their licenses revoked by the state if they are unable to afford the cost of complying
Guest Columnists Mar. 21, 2021 10:00 am1689d ago
There are no strings attached for an independent contractor. As a person with a chronic condition whose health prevents me …


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