America’s mental health care system is in disarray. A lack of providers who can diagnose mental health disorders, prescribe medications, …
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.
Julie Zerwic, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 9, 2019 6:00 am2469d ago
America’s mental health care system is in disarray. A lack of providers who can diagnose mental health disorders, prescribe medications, …
Nate Willems, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 8, 2019 12:30 pm2470d ago
When you have sold your soul, the person you hate the most is the truth-teller. Republican Party of Iowa Chairman …
Phil Jasper, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 6, 2019 7:00 am2472d ago
The recent merger of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems created a singular company with a collective near-century of groundbreaking …
By Beth Townsend
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In December 2018 and January 2019, Iowa made news by having the lowest or being tied for the lowest unemployment …
By Megan Schulte
Business News Aug. 18, 2021 10:17 am1637d ago
It’s no secret Iowa is a great place to live. In fact, Iowa was ranked No. 1 in the country …
By Kathy Anderson
Business News Aug. 18, 2021 10:17 am1637d ago
Iowa’s workforce shortage is well-documented as one of the state’s biggest challenges. While there are many effective initiatives, including Iowa’s …
By Cathleen J. Weber Business News Aug. 18, 2021 10:17 am1637d ago
Hire and retain excellent employees. This is one of the operating principles that was a driving force behind MidWestOne Bank …
Sonny Perdue, U.S. secretary of agriculture Guest Columnists May. 5, 2019 7:00 am2473d ago
As secretary of agriculture, I’ve traveled across the nation and around the world, promoting the bounty of the American harvest. …
Connie Mutel and Jon Andelson, guest columnists
Guest Columnists May. 5, 2019 7:00 am2473d ago
We came of age in the late 1960s – a heady time when major environmental and political problems (unmitigated air …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 5, 2019 7:00 am2473d ago
Out here this time of year the nights are silent, almost absolutely. There is the occasional creaking of the old …
Paul Deaton, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 5, 2019 7:00 am2473d ago
I’m mad about nuclear weapons spending. The Trump administration plans to spend far more than President Barack Obama on the …
Craven Shumaker, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 5, 2019 7:00 am2473d ago
Last year, T-Mobile made a significant investment in the people and businesses of Iowa – they acquired my company, iWireless. …
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