I am writing this to express my appreciation to Kevin Techau for his service to the citizens of Cedar Rapids, …
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I am writing this to express my appreciation to Kevin Techau for his service to the citizens of Cedar Rapids, …
James Dreier, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2017 5:06 pm3096d ago
‘It’s sad in a way because those programs aren’t causing the deficit … These programs don’t amount to a hill …
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You probably know already that Congressman Steve King made international headlines this week when he said ‘We can’t restore our …
Paul Pate, Ken Rizer, Ashley Hinson and Louie Zumbach, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2017 10:24 am3096d ago
It is disappointing to see the Linn County Board of Supervisors and the media spreading false information about the proposed …
Chris Lynch, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 15, 2017 10:08 am3097d ago
It is my pleasure to support public education, our students, staff and our community by putting forth a general obligation …
Jennifer Sessions, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 15, 2017 10:08 am3097d ago
A voter ID law and other election-related changes put forward by Republican lawmakers pose a major threat to Iowans’ voting …
Jeremy Brigham, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 14, 2017 10:40 am3098d ago
For several years I was the faculty adviser for the United Nations Association Student Alliance at Kirkwood. I met many …
Saffin Parrish-Sams, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 14, 2017 10:40 am3098d ago
Business and insurance interests are trying to wipe out insurance benefits that cover every working Iowan. Workers’ compensation is a …
Carly Ramthun, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2017 12:00 am3099d ago
We all have favorite songs but did you know music has medical advantages? Music Therapy is an evidence-based practice using …
Ann Dekker Wolf, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 12, 2017 12:00 am3100d ago
I have been blessed to inherit a wonderful 300-acre working farm in Eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River’s high bluff …
Ann Y. Robinson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 12, 2017 12:00 am3100d ago
It was disappointing to read in the Feb. 25 Gazette that Iowa legislative leaders are backing away from promises to …
Jim Walters, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 11, 2017 1:00 am3101d ago
Two rules have served me well. The golden one, which doesn’t need repeating, and an old piece of farm wisdom …
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