Democrats have Andrew Yang. Republicans have Zoltan Istvan. Both men are running for the presidency as political outsiders and pitching …
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Adam Sullivan Guest Columnists Dec. 17, 2019 8:07 am2247d ago
Democrats have Andrew Yang. Republicans have Zoltan Istvan. Both men are running for the presidency as political outsiders and pitching …
Rachel Sweeney, guest columnist Guest Columnists Dec. 16, 2019 6:00 am2248d ago
In 2016 my family’s farm, located in Johnson County, received a Century Farm Award, recognizing that our family had owned, …
Michelle Kenyon, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 16, 2019 6:00 am2248d ago
This month, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted in favor in the first of three votes to approve the …
Keith Hennessey, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 15, 2019 6:00 am2249d ago
Our country’s cyclical debate on how to best reform health care is in full swing. A fresh slate of presidential …
By Matt Brandes, guest columnist
Living Dec. 14, 2019 8:00 am2250d ago
Many of my clients have issues with former partners regarding child custody. In order to discuss and make good decisions …
John and Terri Hale, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Dec. 14, 2019 6:00 am2250d ago
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (OSLTCO) – a state office advocating for and supporting the tens of …
Jesse Ellis Guest Columnists Dec. 13, 2019 11:08 am2251d ago
The Cedar Rapids City Council needs to examine the growth and livability of our city, and they need to do …
Claudine Schneider Guest Columnists Dec. 13, 2019 10:50 am2251d ago
Sen. Joni Ernst and I were the first women elected to Congress from our respective states. I was enthused when …
Wayne Jerman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 10, 2019 3:21 pm2253d ago
I have been a police officer since 1979 and have served as the Cedar Rapids Police Chief since 2012. My …
Joe Bolkcom, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 10, 2019 9:12 am2254d ago
The University of Iowa and Iowa Board of Regents are moving at breakneck speed toward approving a proposed University of …
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Guest Columnists Dec. 9, 2019 2:24 pm2254d ago
‘ Editor’s note: This is a letter sent from Iowa Student Action members to the Iowa Board of Regents. We …
Brad Holub and Robyn Rieckhoff, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Dec. 9, 2019 6:00 am2255d ago
Variety – the Children’s Charity gives children who are less fortunate – children that grow up with a serious illness, …
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