I consider Cedar Rapids and Linn County both great places to raise a family, start a business and enjoy a …
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Ben Rogers, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2017 4:00 am2865d ago
I consider Cedar Rapids and Linn County both great places to raise a family, start a business and enjoy a …
Paul Pate, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2017 11:17 am2867d ago
An election that could have a major impact on your daily life is rapidly approaching. City elections take place throughout …
Elizabeth Dinschel, Coralville At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 11:40 am2869d ago
My name is Elizabeth Dinschel and I am concerned that more than half of Coralville residents are cost-burdened by housing. …
Meghann Foster, Coralville At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 11:20 am2869d ago
I am running for the Coralville City Council because I love my community. I have lived in Coralville for 16 years, …
Thomas Gill, Coralville At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 11:00 am2869d ago
As a lifelong Coralville resident, Navy veteran, and small-business owner with 25 years of service on the City Council, I …
Laurie Goodrich, Coralville At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 10:40 am2869d ago
I am seeking re-election for a second term to the Coralville City Council because I’m passionate about continuing to direct …
Cindy Riley, Coralville At-Large Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 10:20 am2869d ago
My name is Cindy Altmaier Riley and I would like to be part of the Coralville City Council. I currently …
Miriam Timmer-Hackert, Coralville At-Large Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 10:00 am2869d ago
Local Democrats encouraged me to run for Coralville City Council after only two incumbents ran last election. I started attending …
Imad Youssif, Coralville At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 9:40 am2869d ago
I believe our growth here in Coralville and how it is guided with financial responsibility should be our priority. As we …
Kingsley Botchway II, Iowa City At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 9:20 am2869d ago
My name is Kingsley Botchway II and I’m currently mayor pro tem of the Iowa City Council, just finishing up …
Mazahir Salih, Iowa City At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 9:00 am2869d ago
I love this community, and I believe I have the experience and ability to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to …
Angela Winnike, Iowa City At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2017 8:40 am2869d ago
I want to serve the community to the best of my abilities in a leadership position and provide a different …
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