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I called my uncle the other day and he was just going out to buy lottery tickets. He passed the …
The U.S. Green Party has four pillars of belief, which are peace, ecology, social justice and democracy. Under the pillar …
Toward the end of 2016, there were many individuals in my social world that were very disgruntled with the entire …
2016 was Kirkwood’s 50th year – a milestone of which we are very proud. In 1966, it was the dream …
In a guest opinion for The Gazette last January, I wrote, ‘First you campaign and then, if elected, you have …
My 2016 goal was to update the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce model for engaging volunteers. We wanted more …
Last year I resolved to be open to new ideas – to listening, learning, and advocating for this region to …
Last year my wish was: I want community leaders to stand behind the schools. That did not work out well. …
A year ago, I wrote to you about how the Cedar Rapids Community School District was working to meet our …
We are a community of doers. Put a challenge in front of us, and we not only accept the challenge, …
As we begin a new year, I want to briefly reflect and extend my sincere appreciation for the community’s support …
Toward the end of the year I take time to reflect back on what Cedar Rapids has accomplished and our …
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