There is a way to eliminate COVID-19. Because we refused to use it months ago this lifesaving approach has passed …
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.
Nicholas Johnson Guest Columnists Apr. 4, 2020 7:00 am2137d ago
There is a way to eliminate COVID-19. Because we refused to use it months ago this lifesaving approach has passed …
Mark Reynolds and Eric Johnson Guest Columnists Apr. 3, 2020 4:00 pm2138d ago
COVID-19 is a public health crisis, but as it has unfolded, it has rippled out into an economic crisis, too. …
Crissy Canganelli
Guest Columnists Apr. 3, 2020 11:00 am2138d ago
There is no one this pandemic does not touch. Whether we feel its physical, economic, social and emotional effects depends …
Breanna, Brittney and Braden Oxley
Guest Columnists Apr. 3, 2020 10:49 am2138d ago
Jean Oxley, our beloved grandmother, was the first female elected county supervisor in Linn County and impacted many in the …
State Rep. Todd Prichard
Guest Columnists Apr. 3, 2020 6:00 am2138d ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested Iowa in many ways, some expected and others unexpected. While it may seem that the …
Dawn Oliver Wiand
Guest Columnists Apr. 2, 2020 7:00 am2139d ago
For the last three weeks, our country has grappled with the question, ‘In a crisis, what can’t we live without?” …
Phil Wasta Guest Columnists Apr. 2, 2020 7:00 am2139d ago
Healthcare leaders in Cedar Rapids have a history of working together for the greater good of our region and our …
Mary Chicchelly Guest Columnists Apr. 1, 2020 4:56 pm2140d ago
I haven’t posted in a while – many things demanding my careful attention at this time with everything that is …
John and Terri Hale
Guest Columnists Apr. 1, 2020 12:00 pm2140d ago
The coronavirus has upset the apple cart. The lives we used to know no longer exist. We are making all …
Patty Judge
Guest Columnists Mar. 31, 2020 7:00 am2141d ago
Urban or rural, most of us are at home hoping we won’t catch or spread the deadly coronavirus that has …
Steve Shriver
Guest Columnists Mar. 30, 2020 1:00 pm2142d ago
Dear coronavirus (COVID-19), You are terrible. Please go away. But first … Thank you for reminding us what we are …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Mar. 30, 2020 7:00 am2142d ago
I think I’m in trouble. I am an elderly man with underlying medical conditions, and there is absolutely nothing I …
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