There’s only silence. Waves of heat cause the blacktop to steam. Outdoor dogs slouch with snouts on sweaty paws, without …
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Guest Columnists Jul. 6, 2023 5:00 am892d ago
There’s only silence. Waves of heat cause the blacktop to steam. Outdoor dogs slouch with snouts on sweaty paws, without …
Sen. Janice Weiner Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2023 4:48 pm892d ago
With the ink barely dry on the Iowa Supreme Court’s split decision on the six-week abortion ban, the Iowa Legislature …
Jonas Magram
Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2023 9:02 am892d ago
Recently, Chris Gloninger, chief meteorologist of KCCI in Des Moines resigned, citing mounting harassment and even death threats resulting from …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Jul. 3, 2023 5:00 am895d ago
Since the first Congress was called to order in 1789, there have been over 10,000 members of the House of …
John Hendrickson
Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2023 5:00 am896d ago
A recent editorial by The Wall Street Journal highlighted that several progressive Democrat “Blue” states are confronted with budget problems …
David V. Wendell
Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2023 5:00 am896d ago
As we enjoy the freedom to gather together as families, neighbors, and communities during backyard barbecues and awe at the …
Corey Jacobson Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2023 5:00 am896d ago
Damaging new state laws won’t deter CR Pride from celebrating love and authenticity July 8
Ron McMullen Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2023 5:00 am896d ago
How could anyone be against the Fourth of July? I was shocked and appalled when, as a student at Drake …
Dr. Tawana Grover
Guest Columnists Jul. 1, 2023 5:00 am897d ago
While the start of my story at Cedar Rapids Community School District was a little unconventional, I wouldn’t trade it …
Phil Thompson
Guest Columnists Jul. 1, 2023 5:00 am897d ago
As host of the first 2024 caucuses in the nation, Iowa will continue a long tradition of significantly influencing who …
Lee Clancey
Guest Columnists Jun. 30, 2023 2:43 pm897d ago
‘The greatest wealth of a community lies not in the amount of its treasure, but in the quality of its …
Nicholas Johnson
Guest Columnists Jun. 27, 2023 12:56 pm900d ago
How have we become the global participant in forever wars? Spending half our discretionary federal appropriations on war. More than …
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