It was in the early days of 1975. I was in a big room filled with engineers. They specialized in …
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Joel Snell, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 17, 2016 11:01 am3248d ago
It was in the early days of 1975. I was in a big room filled with engineers. They specialized in …
Amy Nielsen, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:30 am3249d ago
As Iowans, we expect our elected leaders to make the needs of our communities their priority. I am running for …
Todd Taylor, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:30 am3249d ago
A few years back we all heard governor Tom Vilsack say he wanted ‘more Iowans, younger Iowans and better paid …
Royce W. Phillips
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:30 am3249d ago
My name is Royce W. Phillips. I am a candidate for Iowa State House District 77. The district covers western …
Dave Cork, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:30 am3249d ago
I’m Dave Cork, running for the Iowa House District 70 in Cedar Rapids, as a Libertarian. I am a Marine …
Kirsten Running-Marquardt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3249d ago
Iowa is a great state where I choose to live, work and raise my family. As your State Representative, I’ve …
Mary Mascher, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3249d ago
It has been an honor to serve the people of Johnson County and House District 86 for the past 20 …
Dick Whitehead, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3249d ago
I am running for the Iowa House in District 95. My decision to run is tied to my 41 years …
Louie Zumbach, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:20 am3249d ago
I am a fourth generation farmer born and raised near Coggon, Iowa, where I live with my wife, Deb, and …
Ashley Hinson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3249d ago
In my more than 10 years as a journalist, I have worked hard to become a trusted voice in my …
Harry Foster, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3249d ago
Recently I attended a public forum where local candidates were invited to speak. As it happened, I was first on …
Mark Seidl, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 16, 2016 8:15 am3249d ago
Iowa needs a positive, constructive vision for its future. The three Es – education, environment, and economic development – are …
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