America is the land of second chances. I’m living proof of that. When I was 14, I started off on …
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.
William Burt Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2020 3:43 pm2062d ago
America is the land of second chances. I’m living proof of that. When I was 14, I started off on …
Maria McAlexander Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2020 10:40 am2063d ago
On Thursday morning, I woke up early, ready for an exciting day of advocacy with students like me. Hours later …
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2020 6:00 am2063d ago
In recent days, cases of coronavirus have started to arise here in Iowa, just like we’ve seen in many other …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2020 7:00 am2068d ago
With the tax season underway perhaps a few taxpayer tips from a former IRS agent, in no particular order, might …
Katie Colony
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2020 7:00 am2068d ago
Four generations of the Colony family have worked our North Liberty farm. We hung on through some really tough times …
Rick Moyle, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2020 1:00 am2068d ago
On Feb. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize ACT (PROACT). The PRO ACT …
Kellie Lala Guest Columnists Mar. 6, 2020 8:25 pm2069d ago
As Iowans, we are keenly aware of the importance of education, health care and women’s issues. We understand how knowledge …
Staff Editorial Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2020 1:20 pm2070d ago
The state government’s business dealings with an out-of-state tech company raise concerns about transparency and possible political kickbacks. Last year, …
Jennifer Ulie-Wells, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2020 10:09 am2072d ago
As a teacher with over 15 years of classroom teaching, I have experienced many children who can be aggressive and …
Chip Baltimore, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2020 6:00 am2072d ago
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature are once again advancing legislation to fill significant gaps in high-speed internet coverage in …
Amanda Johnson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2020 9:20 am2073d ago
When the story broke of Sen. Joni Ernst’s experience with sexual violence and domestic abuse last year, I felt her …
Dustin Miller and Tim Whipple, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2020 7:56 am2073d ago
The Iowa Policy Project issued a report and news release on Feb. 14 where it claims that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ …
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