In a time when racial prejudice and widespread social inequities are finally being acknowledged as unacceptable, I want to draw …
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.
Kamyar Enshayan Guest Columnists Jul. 31, 2020 2:43 pm1922d ago
In a time when racial prejudice and widespread social inequities are finally being acknowledged as unacceptable, I want to draw …
Glenn Hurst Guest Columnists Jul. 31, 2020 7:00 am1922d ago
Adequately funding Iowa’s Medicaid program helps to equip health care workers to do our jobs and save lives. The ongoing …
Randy Evans
Guest Columnists Jul. 29, 2020 3:38 pm1924d ago
Even before coronavirus hit American colleges and universities, even before their budgets imploded because of the pandemic, questions were being …
Jenny Schulz
Guest Columnists Jul. 29, 2020 12:58 pm1924d ago
The governor got it half right: in-person learning is a priority. There is undoubtedly a risk to returning – especially …
Patty Judge
Guest Columnists Jul. 29, 2020 7:00 am1924d ago
Rural voters are growing tired of Donald Trump. Recently, the Iowa Poll put Vice President Biden one point ahead of …
Jim Mowrer
Guest Columnists Jul. 28, 2020 6:21 pm1925d ago
Expanding vote-by-mail in Iowa and in other states would be a step closer to a more inclusive democracy. This system …
Cedar Rapids School Board Guest Columnists Jul. 27, 2020 2:13 pm1926d ago
Schools across the state are currently being asked to bring some sense of ‘normalcy” back to our children and our …
Terry Dahms Guest Columnists Jul. 23, 2020 7:00 am1930d ago
I’ve run out of patience with Gov. Kim Reynolds using the cover of the COVID-19 pandemic to suspend the requirement …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Jul. 22, 2020 2:50 pm1931d ago
We’ve all seen the Peanuts cartoon where Lucy tees up the football, promising Charlie Brown he can finally kick the …
Jane Pech Balvanz
Guest Columnists Jul. 22, 2020 9:00 am1931d ago
As a retired elementary school counselor, I strongly disagree Gov. Kim Reynolds’ mandate of on-campus education with coronavirus numbers rising …
Nick Laning
Guest Columnists Jul. 22, 2020 2:25 pm1931d ago
The discussion concerning the Electoral College system has only been exacerbated by the divisive presidential election. Because of this, the …
Matt Pries
Guest Columnists Jul. 23, 2020 11:05 am1930d ago
Throughout the pandemic, you have shared your faith and trust in Iowans to do the right thing. Early on, I …
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