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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 Jul. 13, 2025 3:03 pm113d ago
The recent deportation of Pascual Pedro is a heartbreaking situation. The 20-year old former West Liberty resident and Guatemalan national, …
Staff Columnists Jul. 6, 2025 5:00 am121d ago
As I write this, House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is talking … and talking … and talking, using his …
Staff Columnists Jun. 29, 2025 5:00 am128d ago
In late July 2024, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took to the stage in support of then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, …
Staff Columnists Jun. 22, 2025 9:33 am135d ago
Perhaps surprisingly, it was the comments of a transgender woman with which I found myself in agreement after the U.S. …
Staff Columnists Jun. 15, 2025 9:13 pm141d ago
Regardless of why she may have felt it necessary, I’ll offer props to Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in …
Staff Columnists Jun. 11, 2025 10:58 am146d ago
With the clock ticking down on unsigned bills passed in the final days of the 2025 legislative session, Gov. Kim …
Staff Columnists Jun. 1, 2025 5:00 am156d ago
Coles never met a candy they weren’t at least willing to try. My sweet tooth craves it while my 40-year-old …
Staff Columnists May. 25, 2025 5:54 pm162d ago
After almost 14 years of wondering, I finally learned how my great-great-great-grandfather died in the Civil War. I have the …
Staff Columnists May. 18, 2025 5:00 am170d ago
If I could ask one thing of national Democrats, it would be this: Keep doing what you’re doing. No, really. …
Staff Columnists May. 11, 2025 5:00 am177d ago
Sixteen months after rejecting $40 per month for three months on an EBT card for kids’ food assistance over concerns …
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2025 10:29 am183d ago
And what it could mean for education in Iowa
Staff Columnists Apr. 27, 2025 5:00 am191d ago
Don’t freak out. Find out
Staff Columnists Apr. 20, 2025 5:00 am198d ago
Out of over 100,000 deportations carried out since President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration — a tiny fraction of the …
Staff Columnists Apr. 14, 2025 8:32 am204d ago
In October 2017, a friend of mine who worked in the Secretary of State’s office at the time told me …
Staff Columnists Apr. 14, 2025 8:50 am204d ago
‘Big Kim Energy’ will endure

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