April 22, 2020 is not just another Earth Day. It is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day – …
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.
Jerry Schnoor Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2020 1:00 pm2120d ago
April 22, 2020 is not just another Earth Day. It is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day – …
State Sen. Janet Petersen Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2020 10:17 am2120d ago
When trouble hits our state, Iowans want leaders who talk straight and make sure all Iowans can be part of …
Hunter Skogman
Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2020 10:13 am2120d ago
These are trying times. As the world, our nation and state look to combat an invisible virus, the challenges for …
Mary Swander
Guest Columnists Apr. 19, 2020 7:00 am2122d ago
In early March, I looked out my window, watching the birds at my feeder, and in the distance, I saw …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Apr. 19, 2020 7:00 am2122d ago
I was never a very interesting person but now I’m a dullard. I must be. I’ve been watching episodes of …
State Rep. Ashley Hinson
Guest Columnists Apr. 17, 2020 4:03 pm2124d ago
Many of us have heard the news about Washington’s historic stimulus package for individuals and businesses affected by the current …
Adam Sullivan Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2020 6:02 pm2125d ago
News organizations and public health alarmists are promoting thinly substantiated reports that vape and e-cigarette users might be at a …
Preston Moore Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2020 3:00 pm2125d ago
The Netflix docuseries ‘Tiger King” has grabbed the attention of many Iowans as we look for ways to occupy ourselves …
Paula Land
Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2020 7:00 am2125d ago
It has undoubtedly been a strange and stressful few weeks for our community, as well as for the rest of …
Mandi Nichols
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2020 9:32 pm2126d ago
As director of Corridor Community Action Network (CCAN), I have been networking with local organizations and citizens since August. While …
Rachel Diver
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2020 4:45 pm2126d ago
On April 9, Bob Vander Plaats, the president and CEO of The Family Leader, a conservative advocacy organization in Iowa, …
Monica Slaughter
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2020 10:51 am2126d ago
On April 8, The Gazette ran an article (‘Supervisors under fire for ‘mishandling’ virus alert”) about the way in which …
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