The U.S. Green Party has four pillars of belief, which are peace, ecology, social justice and democracy. Under the pillar …
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Heather Young, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 3, 2017 7:00 am3232d ago
The U.S. Green Party has four pillars of belief, which are peace, ecology, social justice and democracy. Under the pillar …
LaSheila Yates, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 3:05 pm3233d ago
Toward the end of 2016, there were many individuals in my social world that were very disgruntled with the entire …
Mick Starcevich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 2:30 pm3233d ago
2016 was Kirkwood’s 50th year – a milestone of which we are very proud. In 1966, it was the dream …
Jim Throgmorton, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 1:45 pm3233d ago
In a guest opinion for The Gazette last January, I wrote, ‘First you campaign and then, if elected, you have …
Nancy Quellhorst, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 1:15 pm3233d ago
My 2016 goal was to update the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce model for engaging volunteers. We wanted more …
Mark Nolte, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 12:30 pm3233d ago
Last year I resolved to be open to new ideas – to listening, learning, and advocating for this region to …
Tim Terry, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 11:55 am3233d ago
Last year my wish was: I want community leaders to stand behind the schools. That did not work out well. …
John Laverty, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 11:30 am3233d ago
A year ago, I wrote to you about how the Cedar Rapids Community School District was working to meet our …
Tim Stiles, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 10:45 am3233d ago
We are a community of doers. Put a challenge in front of us, and we not only accept the challenge, …
Wayne Jerman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 10:15 am3233d ago
As we begin a new year, I want to briefly reflect and extend my sincere appreciation for the community’s support …
Ron Corbett, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 9:30 am3233d ago
Toward the end of the year I take time to reflect back on what Cedar Rapids has accomplished and our …
Gary Worthan, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2017 8:51 am3233d ago
As a state legislator, I take my role balancing the budget and wisely using taxpayer money very seriously. Investing their …
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