In the days leading up to and immediately following the Cedar River’s crest in September, we saw the full force …
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Lois Buntz and Les Garner, guest columnists Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2016 8:00 pm3237d ago
In the days leading up to and immediately following the Cedar River’s crest in September, we saw the full force …
Jerry Crew, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2016 3:45 pm3237d ago
On Sunday Sept. 18, The Gazette published a guest column from farmer John Gilbert ‘Water quality: Four conclusions, and one …
David C. Klope, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2016 7:00 am3238d ago
If we were to believe the images in some political campaign commercials, Cedar Rapids would have burned to the ground …
Linda Kuster, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2016 8:00 pm3238d ago
Everyone loves an underdog, so it is not surprising that people all over the world are rooting for the Cubbies …
Breanna Kooiman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2016 11:34 am3238d ago
Man buns. They are the most inane and horrific man fashion trend to hit America since the dark days when …
Kathy meyer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2016 11:34 am3238d ago
In August, I was arrested in Boone for attempting to stop work on the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). I am …
Jon Custis, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 25, 2016 7:00 am3241d ago
On Sept. 22 there was a forum on medical marijuana put on by the Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth …
John Fraser, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 24, 2016 7:00 am3242d ago
The United States, along with other nations of the world, will celebrate United Nations Day today, the anniversary of the …
Rod Blum, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 23, 2016 8:00 am3242d ago
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since Eastern Iowans sent me to Congress to represent them …
Chuck Grassley, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 23, 2016 8:00 am3242d ago
To the fly-bys who refer to our home state as flyover country, I’m glad to stand shoulder to shoulder with …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 23, 2016 8:00 am3242d ago
SWING STATE, USA – Riding along a high ridge on my way to town I can see two water towers, …
Michael Luick-Thrams, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 23, 2016 8:00 am3242d ago
2046 will mark the beginning of Iowa’s third century of statehood. We want our state to remain viable, with communities …
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