As the teen use of e-cigarettes continues to rise and the vaping-related respiratory illness health crisis grows across Iowa and …
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George Belitsos, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 3, 2019 6:00 am2194d ago
As the teen use of e-cigarettes continues to rise and the vaping-related respiratory illness health crisis grows across Iowa and …
Shelton Stromquist, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2019 7:00 am2195d ago
On the face of it, the ‘public-private partnerships” advocated by University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld may seem innocuous. But …
Mike Carberry, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2019 4:05 pm2196d ago
On October 17, Sen. Joni Ernst had a choice. She had a choice to put Iowans first and vote against …
David Tominsky
Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2019 9:49 am2196d ago
Your voice and your vote matter. Nov. 5 provides the community the opportunity to vote for four of the seven …
Kelle Kolkmeier, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 2:37 pm2197d ago
As a recent retiree from the education profession, I bring a ‘person in the trenches” perspective that I believe is …
Brittania Morey
Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 2:22 pm2197d ago
My family moved to Marion three years ago, specifically for the quality education provided by the Linn-Mar district. My son …
Sondra Nelson Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 2:22 pm2197d ago
I am writing as a candidate for the Linn-Mar Community Schools, board of directors. I was a teacher at Bowman …
Zaya Daens Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 2:03 pm2197d ago
Have you ever noticed that some things truly never change – unless we take the initiative to create the change …
LaSheila Yates
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 5:54 pm2198d ago
As a candidate for Linn-Mar School Board, I’d like to share my story with you and why I’m running. I’ve …
Jeff Wisdo
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 5:53 pm2198d ago
Everyone wants their kids and grandkids to attend ‘great” schools. The strength of the education has caused the explosive growth …
Clark Weaver
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 5:53 pm2198d ago
My name is Clark Weaver and I’m running for a seat on the Linn-Mar School Board. I’m currently a board …
Scott Olson
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 5:53 pm2198d ago
I want to take this opportunity to highlight my ‘4-WARD THINKING” campaign for City Council representing District 4. Even though …
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