I want to represent you, the people of Marion, on the city council in a different and very unique way. …
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Bruce Cummins, Marion at-large Guest Columnists Oct. 21, 2017 8:00 am2876d ago
I want to represent you, the people of Marion, on the city council in a different and very unique way. …
Steven Jensen, Marion Ward 2 Guest Columnists Oct. 21, 2017 7:00 am2876d ago
I have been a resident of Marion for 55 years. While I enjoy talking about the history of Marion and …
Peter Johnson, Marion Ward 2
Guest Columnists Oct. 21, 2017 7:00 am2876d ago
My name is Pete Johnson and I am a candidate for Marion City Council in Ward 2. Like all who …
Rene Gadelha, Marion Ward 4
Guest Columnists Oct. 21, 2017 6:00 am2876d ago
Hi, my name is Rene Gadelha and I hope to earn your vote on Nov. 7 and serve you on …
Art Cullen, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 18, 2017 12:33 pm2879d ago
The firm grip of the agri-chemical complex extends to the very roots of Iowa, so it should come as no …
John Hendrickson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2017 12:30 pm2881d ago
In 2013 the Iowa Legislature passed a property tax measure aimed at providing a tax relief for commercial properties. To …
Tyler Olson, At-Large Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 3:15 pm2882d ago
Cedar Rapids has made significant progress and it will take experienced, trusted and forward-looking leadership to ensure it continues and …
Lisa Kuzela, At-Large Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 2:45 pm2882d ago
I am running for Cedar Rapids City Council to represent the people. As stated on my website, ‘Our city is …
Damian Epps, At-Large
Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 2:15 pm2883d ago
It was Gandhi who said that in order to see change there are times that you must step up from …
Keith Wiggins, District 5
Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 1:45 pm2883d ago
I believe that I am an asset to our city government because no one else running in District 5 has …
Ashley Vanorny, District 5
Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 1:15 pm2883d ago
Cedar Rapids and the west side has been my home my entire life. After getting involved in servant leadership after …
Justin Shields, District 5
Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2017 12:45 pm2883d ago
Having served on the Flood Recovery Committee since its inception in 2008, I’ve been working with the Army Corps of …
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