I remember my first time on the second floor of the Adler Journalism Building. Paul Jensen, the then internship coordinator …
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.
Ally Pronina Guest Columnists Aug. 20, 2023 5:00 am902d ago
I remember my first time on the second floor of the Adler Journalism Building. Paul Jensen, the then internship coordinator …
Kurt Ullrich Guest Columnists Aug. 20, 2023 5:00 am902d ago
I have a new friend joining me in the hollow when I mow. It’s a small bird called an Eastern …
Steve Corbin
Guest Columnists Aug. 19, 2023 5:00 am903d ago
Betting on political contests is prohibited in America. Yet, gambling organizations throughout the world strongly predict Joe Biden and Donald …
Sherry Crawford
Guest Columnists Aug. 19, 2023 5:00 am903d ago
Never underestimate the power of a lemonade stand — especially if it belongs to Brantley and Hudson Dvorak. The Vinton …
Cathy Pugh
Guest Columnists Aug. 17, 2023 5:00 am905d ago
Iowa City Hospice has faithfully served Eastern Iowa for 40 years. Founded by volunteers and growing along with our community, …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Aug. 16, 2023 4:09 pm906d ago
In some families, there’s a kind of unwritten rule. You may fight within the family, but if someone from the …
Tawana Grover Guest Columnists Aug. 16, 2023 8:53 am906d ago
The recent decision by the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s Board of Education to approve petition language for a proposed …
Nicholas Johnson Guest Columnists Aug. 15, 2023 5:00 am907d ago
When very young my first introduction to the people, rivers, and ducks of China came from “The Story of Ping.” …
Trish Cook
Guest Columnists Aug. 14, 2023 11:20 am908d ago
Iowa pig farmers care about their animals. We raise them from birth, feed them, nurture them, take care of their …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Aug. 14, 2023 5:00 am908d ago
It’s been an exciting time for me. Mitt Romney and I agree: there are too many candidates for president in …
Nate Willems
Guest Columnists Aug. 13, 2023 5:00 am909d ago
Imagine you are never allowed to choose your doctor. Imagine you are never allowed to choose your health insurance company. …
Robert N. Downer
Guest Columnists Aug. 13, 2023 5:00 am909d ago
Since the predicted “red wave” washed over Florida and Iowa last November, but appeared few other places, we have heard …
The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today.
© 2026 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links
