The authors of this column all participated in changing Linn County government in 2006 by bringing about an election to …
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Dave Machacek et al, guest columnists Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:32 am3318d ago
The authors of this column all participated in changing Linn County government in 2006 by bringing about an election to …
Rick Stewart, Linn County Sheriff Candidate Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 6:00 am3318d ago
Most Americans, when they think about alcohol prohibition in the 1920s, scratch their heads and ask ‘why did anyone ever …
Brian Gardner, Linn County Sheriff Candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 6:00 am3318d ago
As I humbly seek your vote for a third term in office as your Linn County Sheriff, I pause briefly …
Randy Ray, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 4 Candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
I was born and raised in Marshalltown Iowa, I have four brothers and wonderful parents. We were raised in a …
Brent C. Oleson, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 4 Candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
I consider myself a dedicated, passionate public servant who is involved in the community and committed to making Linn County …
Tim Gull, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 3 Candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
No matter what political party you favor, you cannot justify paying five Linn County Supervisors $2.7 million and benefits for …
Ben Rogers, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 3 Candidate Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
When you decide to run for office, it’s not for personal gain but doing all that you can to improve …
Adam Jensen, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 2 Candidate Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
I was very pleased to accept this nomination after my return from service to our country as a medic in …
Stacey Walker, Linn County Supervisor Dist. 2 Candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 9, 2016 8:48 am3318d ago
I was born in the Oakhill Jackson neighborhood on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids. I was raised at first …
Brenda Hanken, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 7, 2016 12:32 pm3320d ago
Few things make a parent feel more powerless than when their child is suffering. I am a parent who has …
Shams Ghoneim, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 7, 2016 12:32 pm3320d ago
Since the start of this U.S. presidential campaign, Americans have been mercilessly bombarded with divisive and outrageous rhetoric. A reality …
Bob Bowman and Susanne Kinzenbaw Veatch, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Oct. 5, 2016 10:45 am3322d ago
Bread-and-butter issues that matter to Iowa voters can easily get lost in the spectacle of the 24-hour cable news cycle …
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