We are on the cusp of a civil rights movement — a movement to protect citizens’ fundamental right to access …
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James Larew Guest Columnists Jul. 6, 2025 11:10 am167d ago
We are on the cusp of a civil rights movement — a movement to protect citizens’ fundamental right to access …
Maddix Stovie Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2025 5:00 am169d ago
Like many young people trying to jump-start their career during COVID, my internships were canceled. But that setback ultimately led …
Rita McCord
Guest Columnists Jul. 4, 2025 11:38 am169d ago
The Trump administration’s decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal education funding is not just a political maneuver—it’s a …
William Lambers
Guest Columnists Jul. 4, 2025 11:33 am169d ago
One of the great things to celebrate about America is our tradition of generosity in feeding the hungry. We are …
Zachary D. Slocum
Guest Columnists Jul. 3, 2025 12:27 pm170d ago
When we talk about local climate action, the conversation usually revolves around the visible pieces, such as solar panels on …
Cedar Rapids education leaders
Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2025 11:20 am171d ago
As we enjoy these summer months, we’d like to offer a simple reminder for consideration. We offer this reminder because …
David Osterberg Guest Columnists Jul. 2, 2025 4:30 am172d ago
‘It ain’t me babe. No, no, no, it ain’t me babe.” The refrain of a great Bob Dylan song came …
David V. Wendell Guest Columnists Jul. 1, 2025 4:14 pm172d ago
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, or, more accurately, Breed’s Hill, the first major …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Jun. 29, 2025 5:00 am175d ago
Too many politicians have forgotten how to own mistakes and apologize
Ralph Plagman
Guest Columnists Jun. 29, 2025 5:00 am175d ago
An immigrant is a person who migrates to a country other than their place of birth. There are 47.8 million …
Chuck Isenhart
Guest Columnists Jun. 29, 2025 5:00 am175d ago
A former Iowa lawmaker forged a friendship with Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman
Sami Scheetz
Guest Columnists Jun. 29, 2025 5:00 am175d ago
If passed, the reconciliation bill would slash funding for Medicaid and SNAP
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