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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 Mar. 4, 2024 9:58 am610d ago
As recently as this year, mask mandates are still being argued in federal court.
Staff Columnists Mar. 25, 2024 4:02 pm588d ago
I remember a comment a voter once made as he handed me his driver’s license at the polling place where …
Staff Columnists Mar. 25, 2024 4:03 pm588d ago
Last week was “funnel week” at the Iowa Statehouse — the deadline for legislation to pass out of committee in …
Staff Columnists Feb. 12, 2024 8:39 am631d ago
Defendants lose their marbles, but not their (entire) court case
Staff Columnists Feb. 11, 2024 5:25 am632d ago
Defendants lose their marbles, but not their (entire) court case
Staff Columnists Feb. 6, 2024 9:37 am637d ago
Some school leaders feel their districts aren’t getting enough out of abnormally-governed AEA model
Staff Columnists Jan. 28, 2024 5:00 am646d ago
Everyone agrees on 'why.’ It’s ‘how’ that gets tricky
Staff Columnists Jan. 24, 2024 1:31 pm649d ago
Changing to a primary would cause a host of headaches
Staff Columnists Jan. 14, 2024 5:00 am660d ago
Capacity limits may pose a problem
Staff Columnists Jan. 7, 2024 5:00 am667d ago
Just before the new year, a federal judge in Iowa temporarily enjoined the implementation of parts of Senate File 496, …
Staff Columnists Dec. 31, 2023 5:00 am674d ago
On Friday, Dec. 22, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the heads of the Iowa Departments of Education and Health and Human …
Staff Columnists Dec. 24, 2023 5:00 am681d ago
Every Christmas season, when holiday music fills my ears, I’m reminded that some of the oddest of Christmas songs are …
Staff Columnists Dec. 22, 2023 10:23 am683d ago
Opinion: Free speech on college campuses — even for Hamas apologists
Staff Columnists Dec. 22, 2023 10:30 am683d ago
My sense of memory is freakishly above average. I can rattle off my debit card number, driver’s license number, and …
Staff Columnists Dec. 3, 2023 5:00 am702d ago
It’s been a bit since I mentioned my “other job” to readers. Outside of my part-time role at The Gazette, …

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