The darkness held shades of ever darker shadow, and the shadows streamed into the residence floor where the homeless men …
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Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am1063d ago
The darkness held shades of ever darker shadow, and the shadows streamed into the residence floor where the homeless men …
David Wendell Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am1063d ago
March 20 marks the 95th birthday of Fred McFeely Rogers, otherwise known as Mr. Rogers from the public television series, …
Richard Curphey
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am1063d ago
Amid The Gazette’s legislative headlines this year, one story has yet to rise: Iowa’s Legislature must act to raise Medicaid …
Matt Whitaker and David Safavian
Guest Columnists Mar. 12, 2023 9:30 pm1063d ago
We can all agree that government has two jobs: keep us safe and increase economic opportunity for all. Legislation by …
John Hendrickson
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2023 10:13 am1067d ago
Since assuming office, Gov. Kim Reynolds has placed a priority on fiscally conservative policies, with pro-growth tax reforms and prudent …
Nicholas Johnson
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2023 6:00 am1067d ago
Following a concert, a member of the audience approached the pianist, gushing “I’d give anything to play like that.” To …
Sam Helmick Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2023 8:24 am1068d ago
Recommendations in the Governor’s reorganization bill (HSB126) give me serious concerns as an active voter and library worker. Proposals to …
Talia Meidlinger and V Fixmer-Oraiz Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2023 8:22 am1068d ago
As queer leaders in our community, we are using our voices, our lived experiences, and our roles to speak against …
Tom Harkin
Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2023 8:21 am1068d ago
Everyone should be able to find and afford nutritious food to feed their families. But the COVID-19 pandemic made that …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Mar. 6, 2023 6:00 am1069d ago
Four presidents have won a Nobel Prize for Peace: Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama. It is …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2023 6:00 am1070d ago
It was a moment that took me by surprise …. a few days back I was walking south on a …
Kenna Wolbers
Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2023 6:00 am1070d ago
LGBTQ+ youth are under attack in Iowa. That might sound like hyperbole, but with the recent bill making its way …
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