I am angry. And I am sad. A stat just came across my desk documenting how many people have been …
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Missie Forbes, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2016 8:00 pm3403d ago
I am angry. And I am sad. A stat just came across my desk documenting how many people have been …
Caleb Gates, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2016 10:50 am3403d ago
Technophiles buzz with excitement over the launch of the iPhone 7. Controversy swells over Apple’s decision to gut the headphone …
Dave Blankenship, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2016 10:50 am3403d ago
Our recent flooding gave me pause, and I had to ask myself: What more can we do to prevent this …
Steve Corbin, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 17, 2016 11:01 am3405d ago
The state of our nation’s infrastructure received a D-minus report card from the American Society for Civil Engineers. And, America’s …
Joel Snell, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 17, 2016 11:01 am3405d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d 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 am3406d ago
I am running for the Iowa House in District 95. My decision to run is tied to my 41 years …
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