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 Oct. 6, 2024 5:00 am394d ago
At Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed that “Their Project 2025 is going to have a …
Staff Columnists Oct. 1, 2024 12:48 pm398d ago
I must be a rotten conservative. I had not even heard of Project 2025 until June 6 of this year, …
Staff Columnists Sep. 22, 2024 5:00 am408d ago
Film’s star traded deep humor for shallow laughs
Staff Columnists Sep. 15, 2024 5:00 am415d ago
Technicalities can have significant consequences
Staff Columnists Sep. 8, 2024 5:00 am422d ago
The next key event in the 2024 presidential race is upon us. Tuesday, Sept. 10 is the first debate between …
Staff Columnists Sep. 1, 2024 5:00 am429d ago
One day in early October 2016, I was staffing the local Republican campaign office in Cedar Rapids. On any given …
Staff Columnists Aug. 25, 2024 5:00 am436d ago
On Aug. 5, Greene Square in Cedar Rapids was briefly visited by a 20-foot tall inflatable model of an IUD, …
Staff Columnists Aug. 18, 2024 5:00 am443d ago
I’m out of town today. This busy brain — and this column — are taking a break this weekend from …
Staff Columnists Sep. 26, 2024 3:36 pm403d ago
After many predicted Shapiro, Harris chooses progressive Minnesota governor
Staff Columnists Aug. 5, 2024 12:14 pm455d ago
It’s not uncommon for political movements to arise from court decisions that don’t go the way activists or political leaders …
Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am464d ago
In an episode from the final season of one of TV’s greatest and most timeless shows, The Golden Girls, simple-minded …
Staff Columnists Jul. 22, 2024 5:00 am470d ago
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is withdrawing from his 2024 re-election bid. The President’s exit from the race …
Staff Columnists Jul. 21, 2024 5:00 am471d ago
It was always a dream of mine see to Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” I finally got my chance when I …
Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2024 5:00 am478d ago
Excessive restrictions get in the way of opportunities.
Staff Columnists Jul. 7, 2024 5:00 am485d ago
“Boring,“ I said when I first learned of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity last Monday. The ruling …

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