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Guest columns are written generally by people in the community, region or state. Most guest columnists have expertise in the subjects and issues they are addressing, and the opinions expressed can be personal or representative of a group. Some columns are requested by Gazette opinion staff, but many are unsolicited. We evaluate the columns based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
Norman Sherman Guest Columnists Jan. 30, 2023 6:00 am3d ago
I have a message for conservative legislators around the country. I think they are all Republicans, but my Republican friends …
Dr. Michael Brooks Guest Columnists Jan. 29, 2023 6:00 am3d ago
We all know someone — a friend, family member, maybe even yourself — who has an uncurable health condition. If …
John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams
Guest Columnists Jan. 30, 2023 8:37 am18h ago
After implementing historic income tax reform, Iowa legislators will be turning their focus on property tax reform. Iowans across the …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
Committees in Congress aren’t created as casually as picking up a Coke and a bag of chips at Casey’s. At …
Kurt Rogahn
Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
My stomach turns at hearing bloviation about “failing public schools.” It worsens as I read Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desire to …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
On a recent cold morning I was awakened by the raspy calls of dozens of jet-black American crows, once again …
Gov. Kim Reynolds Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
Note: This is an excerpt from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address on Jan. 10. We invited the …
Elizabeth Feldman Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
At age 10, I found myself volunteering at an anti-abortion center after my mom signed me up as part of …
Thomas Hogan
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2023 8:40 am7d ago
I am in support of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal for expanding school choice in our state. Her Education Savings Account …
Steve Corbin
Guest Columnists Jan. 21, 2023 6:00 am10d ago
Sherlock Holmes’ statement “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data,” is a pearl of wisdom to …
Nate Willems
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2023 10:23 am3d ago
The recent report by Common Good Iowa finding that Iowa workers are robbed of $900 million annually by their employers …
Cedar Rapids School Board
Guest Columnists Jan. 19, 2023 6:00 am12d ago
Another Iowa Legislative Session brings yet another attempt at a voucher plan. Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed a new voucher …