When I moved to rural Iowa 20 years ago almost everyone around me had horses, and often times I felt …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
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.
When I moved to rural Iowa 20 years ago almost everyone around me had horses, and often times I felt …
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation have been entrusted to hold conservation easements across the state, …
In my work as a crisis counseling and suicide-prevention trainer, I know all too well that Iowa’s mental health resources …
Whether you live in a small town or a city, it’s obvious that America’s infrastructure needs an upgrade. Between roads …
June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landing on the shores of Normandy, France, to insert mass …
We all make mistakes. Gov. Kim Reynolds made a mistake when she vetoed legislation that would make essential improvements to …
‘It is unthinkable Americans would re-elect Trump,” a friend said the other day. I told him to think harder. Here’s …
People who open up their homes and their hearts to children in need are truly special. They provide a stability, …
Over the past few weeks Iowans received and deposited their tax refunds without much thought. Tax returns are one of …
As a surgeon and palliative care physician who has been caring for cancer patients for over 25 years, I urge …
We have all seen the heartbreaking news stories where a young person has taken their own life due to depression, …
The For the People Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives (HR1) and was introduced in the Senate in March. …
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters