Bernie Sanders is the only candidate running for president who has called for the right to vote for all citizens, …
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.
Adam Kenworthy, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 6, 2019 6:17 pm2287d ago
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate running for president who has called for the right to vote for all citizens, …
Paul Pate, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 5, 2019 9:55 am2289d ago
We often hear politicians and pundits claim that the upcoming election will be ‘the most important one of our lifetime.” …
Tom Steyer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 4, 2019 2:58 pm2289d ago
A few weeks ago, I was at Dan and Patty Muhlbauer’s farm in Manila, Iowa, where I had the opportunity …
Barb Hannon
Guest Columnists Nov. 4, 2019 6:00 am2290d ago
It must be election time. How do I know this? Because the Community Letters section of The Gazette editorial page …
George Belitsos, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 3, 2019 6:00 am2291d 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 am2292d 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 pm2292d 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 am2293d 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 pm2293d 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 pm2293d 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 pm2293d 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 pm2294d ago
Have you ever noticed that some things truly never change – unless we take the initiative to create the change …
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