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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 Aug. 6, 2023 5:00 am821d ago
That would be fine with me.
Staff Columnists Jul. 30, 2023 5:00 am828d ago
Last week, I went with a couple of friends to see the movie “Sound of Freedom.” Apparently, some have opinions …
Staff Columnists Jul. 23, 2023 10:05 am835d ago
Last week, I opined that the special session called to pass a new “heartbeat” bill, legislation to restrict abortion after …
Staff Columnists Jul. 17, 2023 11:08 am841d ago
Instead, the Iowa Supreme Court should have let the 2018 fetal heartbeat law go into effect
Staff Columnists Jul. 9, 2023 5:00 am849d ago
In the last nine days, we’ve learned that more than double the estimated number of Iowa students have applied for …
Staff Columnists Jul. 2, 2023 1:26 pm856d ago
No student should ever be made to attend a school for the sake of supporting it financially
Staff Columnists Jun. 25, 2023 5:00 am863d ago
At the beginning of the month, I was at a CNN presidential town hall featuring former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley …
Staff Columnists Jun. 18, 2023 6:00 am870d ago
To me, Stu Cole will always be extraordinary
Staff Columnists Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am877d ago
Immigration and border security are one of the hottest political topics driving our current political discourse. But especially here in …
Staff Columnists Jun. 4, 2023 6:00 am884d ago
In August 2015, I attended a political conference in Columbus, Ohio, where several Republican presidential candidates were slated to speak. …
Staff Columnists May. 28, 2023 8:30 am891d ago
“Book ban.” It’s a phrase that elicits alarm from liberals and conservatives alike. We associate it with censorship. Book burnings. …
Staff Columnists May. 21, 2023 6:00 am898d ago
State laws, national priorities clash
Staff Columnists May. 14, 2023 6:00 am905d ago
If being like our mothers is inevitable, I sure got lucky to be like Julie Cole.
Staff Columnists May. 7, 2023 6:00 am912d ago
There are no sweeter words to a state legislator (or a Statehouse reporter) than the words, “Adjourned Sine Die.” Literally, …
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2023 6:00 am919d ago
Matt Walsh drew a picture. Anti-Walsh protesters painted it.

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