As we race to understand and deal with the COVID-19, it’s interesting and sobering to remember that we had a …
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.
Steffen Schmidt Guest Columnists Mar. 17, 2020 10:26 am2155d ago
As we race to understand and deal with the COVID-19, it’s interesting and sobering to remember that we had a …
State Sen. Joe Bolkcom Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 3:30 pm2156d ago
Gov. Reynold’s Invest in Iowa plan will throw our mental health system into chaos. Her plan calls for raising the …
George Ball
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 7:00 am2156d ago
On March 20, just before 11 a.m., unplug your backlit screen, stroll outdoors and take in the buoyant charm of …
John Hendrickson and Laura Ebke
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 7:00 am2156d ago
Reducing the property tax burden is a priority for most Iowans. Cities and counties across Iowa are in the process …
William Burt
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2020 3:43 pm2159d 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 am2159d 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 am2160d 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 am2164d 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 am2164d 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 am2165d 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 pm2166d ago
As Iowans, we are keenly aware of the importance of education, health care and women’s issues. We understand how knowledge …
Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2020 1:20 pm2167d ago
The state government’s business dealings with an out-of-state tech company raise concerns about transparency and possible political kickbacks. Last year, …
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