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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.
Brad Buck, guest columnist Guest Columnists Dec. 4, 2016 11:09 am3200d ago
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is committed to delivering on a promise of excellence for all. To help us …
Kay Daubenmier, guest columnist Guest Columnists Dec. 4, 2016 10:41 am3200d ago
This is an urgent notice to anyone who has a pension to call, write and email Congress to urge lawmakers …
Larry J. Neppl, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 2, 2016 9:29 am3202d ago
On Nov. 20, The Gazette reported that traffic deaths in Iowa are much higher this year than in recent years. …
Shams Ghoneim, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 30, 2016 9:01 am3204d ago
The 2016 presidential campaign was brutal for many Americans, including the candidates and their families. Regardless of who voted for …
Eric M. Thompson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 30, 2016 8:43 am3204d ago
After many days of reading many Facebook posts concerning our recent presidential election my personal thoughts are as follows: 1. …
Charity Tyler, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 29, 2016 6:00 am3205d ago
It’s hard to believe 2016 is coming to an end. While it was a challenging year for many, we are …
Don Pugsley, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 28, 2016 2:52 pm3206d ago
It is easy to understand that the United States Congress would want to stand behind the families of the people …
Andy Johnson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 27, 2016 11:00 am3207d ago
‘It was a no-brainer,” said the owner of the car dealership, giving a tour to the congressman. ‘First the LED …
Graham Gillette, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 27, 2016 6:00 am3207d ago
On Election Day President Barack Obama reminded Americans, ‘No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning and …
Bruce Kempkes, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 25, 2016 7:00 pm3209d ago
On a recent Friday morning I finished digging her grave on the edge of our prairie. It was cool, overcast …
Steffen Schmidt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 25, 2016 11:00 am3209d ago
The 2016 election has ripped the scab off many wounds we thought were well on their way to healing. Now …
Ray Meylor, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 25, 2016 11:00 am3209d ago
In 2014, the Polk County Natural Resource Conservation Office designed Iowa’s first Watershed Mitigation Farm – a specially designed operation …
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