I’ll never understand why some public officials insist everything is OK when there is evidence to the contrary. Where is …
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.
Richard Clark, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 am2690d ago
I’ll never understand why some public officials insist everything is OK when there is evidence to the contrary. Where is …
Dexter Golinghorst, Hira Mustafa, Julian Neely, Drew Stensland and Norin Yasin Chaudhry, guest columnists Guest Columnists Sep. 25, 2018 6:30 am2696d ago
As Iowans engage with candidates across the state in preparation for voting this November, the future of Iowa’s workforce and …
Jerry Foxhoven, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 24, 2018 12:30 pm2696d ago
There’s an adage that if you repeat something often enough, people will believe it’s true. You’ve likely heard that Iowa …
Terry Jarrett, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 24, 2018 5:00 am2697d ago
There’s little doubt that a global technology revolution is underway. And the sweep of change over the past decade alone …
John Hale, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 23, 2018 11:17 am2697d ago
An Iowa Ideas column in June discussed shortages in the direct care workforce, and called for action to address them. …
Jagdish Khubchandani, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 23, 2018 6:10 am2698d ago
While the highly publicized deaths of celebrities have shocked America recent weeks, rural areas are suffering the most. Each year, …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 23, 2018 5:30 am2698d ago
On a hot summer night a few days back a hand-sized battery-operated radio rested on a century-old quarter-sawn oak side …
Brendan Williams, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 19, 2018 10:27 am2701d ago
It was without surprise that I read Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration had agreed to give Iowa Medicaid managed care insurers …
Stephanie Schrader, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 19, 2018 8:46 am2701d ago
Trails and roadways can literally be paths to better health and well-being. Investments in sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, public transit, …
George Ball, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 16, 2018 4:30 pm2704d ago
My fellow Americans, our country faces a tomato crisis. After a long, late winter, followed by a tantalizingly brief spring, …
Jenna Gibbs and Erling Shultz, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Sep. 16, 2018 10:15 am2704d ago
Iowans take great pride that we are home to hardworking, dedicated farmers. However, national media attention has focused on mental …
Ron Corbett, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 16, 2018 9:45 am2704d ago
I had the opportunity when I was mayor of Cedar Rapids to attend the building expansion celebration service at St. …
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