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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 Feb. 12, 2023 6:00 am118d ago
Last Saturday, national Democrats finally ratified their plans to end Iowa Democrats’ right to go first in the presidential nominating …
Staff Columnists Feb. 5, 2023 6:00 am125d ago
A week and a day ago, the Iowa Democratic Party gathered — over Zoom, because apparently they hate themselves — …
Staff Columnists Jan. 30, 2023 4:22 pm130d ago
Maybe. Maybe not
Staff Columnists Jan. 22, 2023 6:00 am139d ago
I probably won’t endear myself to my journalism colleagues for writing this, but it is a fact that I am …
Staff Columnists Jan. 16, 2023 4:54 pm144d ago
With the commencement of the legislative session in the Iowa Statehouse, the debate over one of its focal issues, education …
Staff Columnists Jan. 10, 2023 1:27 pm150d ago
State legislative session begins Monday, Jan. 9
Staff Columnists Jan. 1, 2023 12:27 pm159d ago
While thousands of other Cedar Rapidians gathered at restaurants and parties and shouted, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” as the clock struck …
Staff Columnists Dec. 25, 2022 6:00 am167d ago
Last Sunday, I took my dad to see a special showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the movie theater. …
Staff Columnists Dec. 18, 2022 6:00 am174d ago
Hanging in the hallway of my condo is a letter board with a message that I assembled myself: “YOU SHOULD …
Staff Columnists Dec. 11, 2022 6:00 am181d ago
Displeased or not, most can agree that the fate of Iowa Democrats’ leadoff status was sealed three years ago on Feb. 3, 2020
Staff Columnists Dec. 4, 2022 12:58 pm187d ago
We should all be counting our blessings this Christmas that a railway strike will indeed not happen
Staff Columnists Nov. 27, 2022 7:00 am194d ago
I hope Gazette readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and were able to reflect on the things …
Staff Columnists Nov. 20, 2022 3:28 pm201d ago
The New York Times shared some tips on Election Day for readers to manage their stress over the elections. They …
Staff Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am209d ago
Election workers are a part of something special.
Staff Columnists Nov. 8, 2022 8:34 pm213d ago
And luckily for Iowans, we’re already pretty good at it.