In January 2018 I lost my job as a direct result of President Donald Trump’s policies. When I came to …
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Caleb Gates, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 30, 2020 5:04 pm2202d ago
In January 2018 I lost my job as a direct result of President Donald Trump’s policies. When I came to …
Frank Durham, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 29, 2020 1:26 pm2203d ago
As we scuff our collective feet on the way to the caucuses, the Union is listing badly to the Right. …
Gina Hausknecht, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 29, 2020 1:08 pm2203d ago
With just days to go before the caucus, I have some observations about the choices Iowans are making and how …
Government & Politics Jan. 27, 2020 10:00 am2206d ago
A week on the campaign trail in Iowa with the leading Democratic presidential candidates suggested the field may be starting …
Sarah Centineo, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 26, 2020 6:00 am2207d ago
I have dedicated my career to caring for and advocating for children. As a 22-year registered nurse, I know just …
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2020 5:00 am2208d ago
As we start off the New Year, I’m wasting no time in getting straight back to work and delivering big …
Joe Biden, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2020 2:31 pm2208d ago
Next Monday, Iowans will gather in towns across the state to fulfill a critical responsibility – through the simple act …
Jill Biden, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2020 1:40 pm2208d ago
On Caucus night, February 3rd, Iowans across the state will choose a corner that represents the future they want. With …
Randy Evans, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2020 9:00 am2209d ago
There is a retired businessman in western Iowa who bristles every time he reads a newspaper article from somewhere in …
David Emery, Guest Columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 21, 2020 5:11 pm2211d ago
Since we were children, we were told that you are judged by the ‘company you keep.” Remember: ‘Birds of a …
David Osterberg, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 20, 2020 6:00 am2213d ago
The business page of the Friday, Jan. 10, Gazette reported on the Alliant rate increase. As the energy researcher at …
Adam Goodman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 19, 2020 6:00 am2214d ago
The Iowa Democratic caucus is one of most refreshing, yet maddening, exercises of democracy in America. It demands the kind …
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